mannered
/ˈmænərd/
adjective
- Behaving in an artificial or exaggerated way, often to impress others.
- She disliked the mannered politeness of the formal dinner party.
- His mannered speech made him seem insincere.
- The actor's performance felt too mannered and not natural.
- Having a particular type of manners or behavior (usually combined with a word like 'well-' or 'ill-').
- He was an ill-mannered guest who talked loudly during the movie.
- The children were well-mannered and said please and thank you.
- A well-mannered dog waits for its owner's permission to eat.
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