mannered

[ man-erd ]

adjective

1. having manners manner as specified (usually used in combination):

   ill-mannered people.

2. having distinctive mannerisms; affected:

   a mannered walk.

mannered

/ ˈmænəd /

adjective

1. having idiosyncrasies or mannerisms; affected

   mannered gestures

2. of or having mannerisms of style, as in art or literature
3. in combination having manners as specified

   ill-mannered

Other Words From

• non·mannered adjective
• over·mannered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of mannered¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, mannered is from the Middle English word manered. See manner ¹, -ed ³

Example Sentences

He described them as "young, boisterous lads" who were "well mannered", "well behaved" and loved.

From BBC

Filmmakers picked up on her eccentric, mannered style and the so-called “Maggie Smith character” — the class-fixated braggart she perfected — was born.

From Los Angeles Times

The club further described Kian as "the most genuine, well mannered and unassuming young lad", adding he was a credit to both the club and his parents.

From BBC

There’s barely a frame of “Ripley” that isn’t thoroughly considered; it’s conspicuously stylish, but never mannered.

From Los Angeles Times

In his new special, “More Feelings,” a captivating comedy that speaks fiercely to this political moment, Ramy Youssef maintains a mannered tentativeness, tiptoeing from setup to punchline, becoming quieter as the laughs grow.

From New York Times

Related Words

• pretentious
• self-conscious
• stilted