MANNERISM
9 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of MANNERISM
A noticeable personal habit, a verbal or other (often, but not necessarily unconscious) habitual behavior peculiar to an individual.
Exaggerated or affected style in art, speech, or other behavior.
In literature, an ostentatious and unnatural style of the second half of the sixteenth century. In the contemporary criticism, described as a negation of the classicist equilibrium, pre-Baroque, and deforming expressiveness.
In fine art, a style that is inspired by previous models, aiming to reproduce subjects in an expressive language.
Word Details
Is MANNERISM a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MANNERISM is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MANNERISM uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MANNERISM
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | a | n | n | e | r | i | s | m | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MANNERISM
100 words from the letters in MANNERISM
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How to Use MANNERISM in Word Games
MANNERISM is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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