mannered in a sentence
a.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Definition
Characterized by excessive or affected behavior, gestures, or speech that appear rehearsed or artificial.
Sample Sentences
- He was so mannered that every gesture seemed rehearsed.
- Her mannered speech made her seem more sophisticated than she truly was.
- Despite his mannered demeanor, he had a kind heart that endeared him to many.
- The artist's mannered style drew both admiration and criticism from the public.
- She found his mannered politeness charming at first, but it quickly became tiresome.