- plural of mannerism.
mannerisms
Example Sentences
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She pays attention to how the actor’s mannerisms change when they are in action — how they walk, which foot they lean on and other subconscious physical gestures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
He resembles the Finder icon on Apple computers, but with a tiny stature and goofy mannerisms.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
She has Nina’s mannerisms detailed down to their minutia.
From Salon ● Jan. 31, 2026
El-Masry, who plays Hamed, lost eight kilos for the role and "religiously" studied the mannerisms of the flamboyant fighter.
From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2026
My door slammed open, and in walked First Sergeant Anderson, a high school senior with an impressively premature five-o’clock shadow, a scruffy voice, and the posture and mannerisms of a bulldog.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
