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idiosyncratic manner

[ˌɪdiəsɪŋˈkrætɪk ˈmænər]
noun phrasefemininepl: idiosyncratic manners / maneiras idiossincrásicas
maneira idiossincrásica
1. A distinctive, peculiar, or characteristic way of behaving or doing something that is unique to an individual and reflects their particular personality or preferences
He has an idiosyncratic manner of speaking that makes him instantly recognizable.
Ele tem uma maneira idiossincrásica de falar que o torna instantaneamente reconhecível.
2. An unusual or unconventional method or style of conducting oneself that deviates from the norm
The artist's idiosyncratic manner of painting defied traditional techniques.
A maneira idiossincrásica da artista de pintar desafiava técnicas tradicionais.
NYC Slang
his own way / his thing
Synonyms
peculiar mannerdistinctive mannercharacteristic wayunique styleparticular mannermaneira particularmodo característicoestilo único
Antonyms
conventional mannerstandard mannertypical waycommon stylemaneira convencionalmodo padrão

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maneira idiossincrásica
Standard usage; also 'jeito peculiar' or 'forma característica'
Rio de Janeiro
jeito característico
More colloquial; 'jeito' is commonly used for manner or way
São Paulo
maneira idiossincrásica / modo particular
Formal register preferred in business contexts
Portugal
forma idiossincrásica / maneira característica
European Portuguese tends toward 'forma' or 'maneira particular'

Related Idioms & Phrases

to do something in one's own way
to have a distinctive style
to march to the beat of one's own drum
fazer algo à sua maneira
ter um estilo próprio
seguir seu próprio caminho
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