MANNERED Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

mannered

adjective

Definition of mannered

as in exaggerated

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Recent Examples of mannered Electric motors deliver their power immediately, and the Trailseeker lunges forward with an enthusiasm that may surprise anyone expecting the traditional mild-mannered Subaru experience. — Tim Jackson, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026 And a well-mannered person isn’t necessarily a mild-mannered person. — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026 The dirt infield was a muddy quagmire, which drew the ire of the typically mild-mannered Bart Starr, then head coach of the Packers. — Jim Reineking, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Setting the film on the Canadian frontier rather than the American sets it apart from its peers, and the more languid pacing and character-driven plotting continue to distinguish it as a mannered classic. — David Faris, TheWeek, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mannered

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Adjective

The person reading the issue lowered it to reveal a face tense with anger, devilishly exaggerated by his thin black beard and mustache.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
These Trump-supporting immigration restrictionists argue that reports of abuses by Immigration and Customs Enforcement are exaggerated and the need for mass deportations is urgent.

— Alex Hinton, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of exaggerated

Adjective

But both share a simple honesty and embrace the utilitarian rather than making any pretentious claims to luxury.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026
Lula’s Restaurant offers breakfast and dinner in an elevated space that isn’t too pretentious for kids, while The Goodz Tavern was our go-to lunch spot.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of pretentious

Adjective

Florist mums are typically sold in pots in fall and are bursting with countless blooms in showy autumn shades.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 29 Oct. 2026
The fading flowers leave behind showy rose-red, petal-like bracts that look like a second flush of flowers.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of showy

Adjective

Some movements feel unnatural, facial expressions are exaggerated, and small details occasionally fall into the uncanny valley or break rules of logical consistency.

— Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
But closer examination reveals that OpenAI’s proof builds its unnatural force in a totally distinct way.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of unnatural

Adjective

Though considerably less studied than the cardiovascular impact, mental health has emerged as one of the more exciting and appealing applications.

— Will Stone, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026
Medical prior authorization, one of the most studied examples, is still processed electronically only about 40% of the time, despite two decades of automation investment aimed squarely at fixing it.

— Abhinav Shashank, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of studied

Adjective

New York act Castle Rat finds a savvy middle ground between doom metal and the self-conscious theatricality of Gwar or Black Sabbath — minus some of the gorier elements.

— John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 Oct. 2026
With its silly oversized thumbs and frantic shaking needed to escape pins, this mini-game is one example of how a game like Nintendo Switch Sports Resort could make some older gamers feel self-conscious.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of self-conscious

Adjective

The play, about a prominent Black Chicago family headed by a civil rights icon with skeletons in his closet, has the scope, heft and flamboyant idiosyncrasy of the landmark American domestic dramas of the past.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Witty, bitter, flamboyant, and emotionally grounded, the dialogue swings, delightfully, between intimate exchanges and grandiloquent soliloquies, capturing the vulnerability of idealists in the face of evil.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of flamboyant

Adjective

Our room felt beautifully considered rather than ostentatious, with an exceptionally comfortable bed, crisp white linen and a superb bathroom complete with a decidedly modern Japanese high-tech toilet.

— Fergus Scholes, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
This is offset by a Desert Khaki nubuck base, which helps to ground the otherwise ostentatious look while also adding an autumnal tone.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of ostentatious

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