MANNERED Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

mannered

adjective

Definition of mannered

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Recent Examples of mannered Khalil is unfailingly polite, in a way that can come across as mannered, almost aloof. — Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 Her mother, meanwhile, is backed up by her second husband (Kwon), a mild-mannered documentary filmmaker whose profession gives his wife yet more ammunition in her smiling disparagement of Sanghee. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026 Crosby hit Cousins’ arm twice during a team period, and, after the second incident, the usually mild-mannered quarterback was fed up. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Rich Sommer found himself in Manhattan as mild-mannered account man (and cheating husband) Harry Crane. — Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for mannered

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The brothers’ defense lawyers countered that the UK allegations are years old, have not resulted in convictions, and their claims to be wealthy were exaggerated to promote online businesses and to generate attention.

— Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
The only-in-New York Scaffold Law adds millions of dollars to every construction project through inflated settlements and insurance costs, much of which is alleged to be driven by fraud and exaggerated claims.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of exaggerated

Adjective

Breaking down the song of the summer debate Music reviewers on social media are, more often than not, pretentious snobs who take themselves too seriously, but Mic The Snare is a welcome change of pace.

— Moises Mendez II, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
By applying a jammy, near-Baduist flow to the sequencing, Zay can cogently dissect 10 ideas in one three-minute song without sounding crowded or, worse, pretentious.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026

Definition of pretentious

Adjective

The showy red, pink, or lavender blooms attract not only bees, but also hummingbirds and butterflies.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
Rather, the mission of Our Rescue, which used to be known as Operation Underground Railroad, is to save individuals from human-trafficking rings, often through showy sting operations.

— Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of showy

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Her parents refuse to see that there is something unnatural about their new baby boy and that an evil other presence haunts their stately home.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
The researchers say the approach could help overcome limitations of existing humanoid control systems, which often require extensive fine-tuning or produce rigid, unnatural movements.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of unnatural

Adjective

Who better to help launch that activation than Robbie, one of the most studied red carpet figures in the world?

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
Born in London in 1942 and raised in Montreal after her father was killed in WWII, Pettet moved to New York City at age 16 and studied acting.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Definition of studied

Adjective

Freddy’s backpack Strappy (Patton Oswalt) still talks, but the kids suddenly sound a little more adult and self-conscious, as if freed somehow (even though they’re being hunted by Buddy).

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Tim Curry’s magic lay in his ability to be outrageous without being self-conscious, Tom Nichols writes.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of self-conscious

Adjective

And while von Furstenberg gravitated to something more minimalist and streamlined for her look, there’s plenty of options out there for the more flamboyant sun-seekers, too.

— Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Her father, Robert Maxwell, was a flamboyant billionaire and larger-than-life British icon and media tycoon in the 1970s and 1980s.

— James Hill, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of flamboyant

Adjective

Nate Stickney / Rumble Ponies Rojas’ necklace, derived from a joke with his little brother, is small and less ostentatious than its message.

— Tim Britton, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Every material has been selected to age gracefully, while subtle craftsmanship and tactile finishes ensure that interiors are refined without ever feeling ostentatious.

— Nick Scott, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of ostentatious

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