mannerism
怪癖
definition
noun
learning the great man's speeches and studying his mannerisms
a habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy.
he seemed deliberately to be stripping his art of mannerism
excessive or self-conscious use of a distinctive style in art, literature, or music.
translation of 'mannerism'
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example
It is like some wavering memory whose forgotten bits have been substituted with pop 'mannerism' .
he seemed deliberately to be stripping his art of 'mannerism'
He seems thus to be further pressing the case for himself as experimentalist modern, while betraying some anxiety that his devices will be seen as mere 'mannerism' .
As Mitchell, he is all surface 'mannerism' with no depth, an unconvincing Southern accent in a hat.
Social services staff in Leicester added that he spoke with a soft Irish accent and may be noticeable because of his distinct 'mannerism' of blinking excessively while talking.
While the women's roles have been depicted with nuances and texture, his is all bluster and 'mannerism' , with no depth.
Hunter Shooting at Birds bares the unmistakable influence of Rembrandt in its 'mannerism' , but its unity of body and gun is entirely modern.
However, his music failed to evolve stylistically after the early 1830s and he was often charged with 'mannerism' by less sympathetic critics.
He has been compared to the likes of Paul Newman, Harrison Ford and has been heralded as a timeless, classic leading man, without movie star 'mannerism' .
It doesn't adhere - and barely refers - to any codified technique, thus dodging the trap of arty 'mannerism' .
And what enhances the quality of the show is Jhansi's ease with dialects and 'mannerism' .
In the early days John was routinely accused of glibness, superficiality, 'mannerism' , of Pop-Art vacancy and amorality.
Newman's amount of dialogue in the film is minimal and much of the role is conveyed through 'mannerism' and action, yet he seems to settle into the role with ease.
He relies on voice and 'mannerism' when impersonating Chris Eubank and Loyd Grossman, as well as old favourites Elvis Presley and Muhammad Ali.
he seemed deliberately to be stripping his art of 'mannerism'
She treats the opportunity with diligence and skill and dresses it with just the right helping of 'mannerism' that passes for great acting.
All has not by any means been praise; critics have on occasion thought the poetry monotone, close to 'mannerism' , too determinedly dour or black-humored.
Meier provided her own tone and 'mannerism' for each of these four characters.
Miles, the more successful, exaggerated the decorative qualities of his father's style to the point of 'mannerism' .
Apart from his own conscience, the writer will be curbed from falling into 'mannerism' and affectation by the nature of his audience and, often, by the significance of what he has to say.
Billing himself as the ‘Genuine Nerd from Cleveland Ohio,’ his presence and 'mannerism' are mesmerizing.
Johnson plays the innate clumsiness and discomfort that we'd expect to accompany a recent bodily acquisition like this with apparent ease and deft comedic 'mannerism' .
Still, it's hard to imagine any wealth of extras making up for the sometimes monotonous 'mannerism' of these murder-on-the-mind motion pictures.
Maybe there is sometimes a certain wilful ‘artiness’ in some of his music that can become 'manneristic' and a little pretentious.
I don't want their looks, I don't want their dramatic 'mannerisms' or anything like that.
As time went on, they became even more familiar with the 'mannerisms' and habits of one another.
I saw individuals, each with their own characteristics, 'mannerisms' , perspectives.
This 'manneristic' behaviour was difficult to control despite behavioural therapy or physical restraint.
My friends and colleagues seem to delight in my Australian 'mannerisms' and question me constantly about customs at home.
Friedlaender felt uncertain about the term ‘Baroque,’ preferring to point out its viability as an alternative to the contortions and non-normative aspects of 'Mannerism' .
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