Mannered GRE Vocabulary Flashcard
/ˈmæn.əd/ (adj)
Definition
(of a speech or behavior) artificial and affected, unnatural, stilted in character, put-on, self-conscious, with exaggerated mannerism, insincere, pretentious, stagy, pseudo, theatrical, false
Example
Perhaps not the most obvious skill, but those working in the drama industry need an analytical mind. If you’re involved in drama, you’ll need to be able to scrutinize and interpret a role and script, while musicians need to be able to dissect and interpret a piece of music. You also need to be able to apply these skills to your own work when critically analysing your performances to avoid any mannered or artificial performance.
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Antonyms
natural, sincere
Parts of speech
Noun: manner
Noun: mannerism
