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maneirismos

[mah-nay-ree-zmuz]
nounmasculinepl: maneirismos
mannerisms
1. Characteristic or habitual gestures, speech patterns, or behavioral traits that are peculiar to an individual
He has several mannerisms that make him easy to recognize in a crowd.
Ele tem vários maneirismos que o tornam fácil de reconhecer em uma multidão.
2. In art and literature, an affected or exaggerated style that lacks naturalness
The painter's work was criticized for its excessive mannerisms rather than genuine expression.
A obra do pintor foi criticada por seus maneirismos excessivos em vez de expressão genuína.
3. Peculiar or distinctive ways of behaving or speaking that characterize a person
Her mannerisms include touching her nose when she's thinking.
Seus maneirismos incluem tocar o nariz quando está pensando.
NYC Slang
quirks
Synonyms
hábitosticsgestospeculiaridadescaracterísticascomportamentos
Antonyms
naturalidadeautenticidadeespontaneidade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
maneirismos
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
maneirismos
Common in urban, educated speech
Portugal
maneirismos
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

ter maneirismos
adotar maneirismos
cheio de maneirismos
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