Definitions

1. noun

A feeling or attitude of superiority or disdain towards people who are perceived as imperfect or inadequate, often due to their physical appearance.

“The artist’s manikinism towards his subject matter was criticized for being insensitive and hurtful.”

2. noun

A form of aestheticism that emphasizes the importance of physical beauty and rejects anything deemed imperfect or unattractive.

“The fashion designer’s manikinism was evident in her latest collection, which featured only models with flawless physical features.”