Mannerism

Meaning

A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy

A habitual way of speaking or behaving; a distinctive personal trait.

Example Sentences

His constant throat clearing had become an annoying mannerism.

One of his funny mannerisms is scratching his head when he’s nervous.

Synonyms

habit, quirk, idiosyncrasy, peculiarity, trait

Entry 1

habit, quirk, idiosyncrasy, peculiarity, trait

Entry 2

habit, quirk, peculiarity, trait

Antonyms

naturalness, spontaneity, genuineness, authenticity, normality, commonness

Entry 1

naturalness, spontaneity, genuineness, authenticity

Entry 2

normality, commonness

Collocations

nervous mannerism, annoying mannerism, characteristic mannerism, peculiar mannerism, strange mannerism, unique mannerism, common mannerism

Entry 1

nervous mannerism, annoying mannerism, characteristic mannerism, peculiar mannerism

Entry 2

strange mannerism, unique mannerism, nervous mannerism, common mannerism