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His style is in some degree mannered and
confined.

Man"ner*ism (?), n. [Cf. F.
maniérisme.] Adherence to a peculiar style or
manner; a characteristic mode of action, bearing, or treatment,
carried to excess, especially in literature or art.

Mannerism is pardonable,and is sometimes even
agreeable, when the manner, though vicious, is natural . . . . But a
mannerism which does not sit easy on the mannerist, which has
been adopted on principle, and which can be sustained only by
constant effort, is always offensive.

Man"ner*ist, n. [Cf. F.
maniériste.] One addicted to mannerism; a person
who, in action, bearing, or treatment, carries characteristic
peculiarities to excess. See citation under
Mannerism.

Man"ner*li*ness (?), n. The
quality or state of being mannerly; civility; complaisance.
Sir M. Hale.

Man"ner*ly, a. Showing good
manners; civil; respectful; complaisant.


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