mannered
The word “mannered” has 2 syllables: man-nered
It's pronounced as /ˈmæn.ɚd/
What is synonym and antonym for mannered?
In the thesaurus, “mannered” has 39 synonyms and 17 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for mannered along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for mannered
- actorish
- actorly
- actressy
- affected
- airish
- apish
- artificial
- artsy
- campy
- chichi
- conscious
- conspicuous
- dramatic
- elaborate
- exaggerated
- flamboyant
- gone hollywood
- grandiose
- hammy
- highfalutin
- histrionic
- melodramatic
- ostentatious
- overacted
- overdone
- posed
- pretentious
- self-conscious
- sensational
- showy
- staged
- stagey
- stagy
- stilted
- stuck-up
- studied
- theatric
- theatrical
- unnatural
Antonyms for mannered
- conservative
- discreet
- inconspicuous
- modest
- muted
- natural
- nondramatic
- nontheatrical
- plain
- quiet
- restrained
- simple
- subdued
- unaffected
- underplayed
- undramatic
- unpretentious
Meanings of mannered
- adjective
- (often in combination) Having manners or (often excessive) mannerisms.
Example Sentences
- He was a well-mannered young man who always said please and thank you.
- Her overly mannered speech made her sound insincere.
- The children were surprisingly mannered during the formal dinner.
- His rough background didn’t stop him from becoming a mannered gentleman.
- The actor’s performance was too mannered to feel natural.
On this page you'll find 56 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to mannered, such as: actorish, actorly, actressy, affected, airish, apish, artificial.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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