manneristic

[US]/[ˈmænərɪstɪk]/
[UK]/[ˈmænərɪstɪk]/

Translation

adj.Characterized by exaggerated or artificial style, especially in art.; Relating to or characteristic of Mannerism (a 16th-century artistic style).; Excessively mannered or affected in behavior.

Phrases & Collocations

manneristic style

highly manneristic

manneristic influence

too manneristic

manneristic performance

manneristic excess

a manneristic touch

inherently manneristic

manneristic approach

Example Sentences

the artist's later works displayed a manneristic flair for elaborate detail.

his manneristic approach to the problem seemed unnecessarily complex.

the architecture exhibited a distinct manneristic style, full of curves and ornamentation.

she criticized the film's manneristic dialogue as being unrealistic and artificial.

the composer's manneristic use of dissonance created a jarring effect.

the dancer's performance was technically brilliant but lacked genuine emotion, feeling manneristic.

he adopted a manneristic pose for the photograph, striking and unnatural.

the novel's prose was overly ornate and manneristic, obscuring the story itself.

the critic found the play's characters to be somewhat manneristic and lacking in depth.

despite its technical skill, the painting felt manneristic and emotionally detached.

the band's music evolved into a manneristic blend of jazz and electronica.

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