Affectatious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌæf.ɛkˈteɪ.ʃəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Affectatious is an adjective meaning Pretentious, artificial, fake, sham, feigned; doing something just for show.
Meaning
Pretentious, artificial, fake, sham, feigned; doing something just for show.
Example Sentences
At the same time, American intellectual and artistic elites, … help create a sophisticated, if sometimes affectatious urban mentality.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include affectational, affected, artificial, feignful, theatrical, fictive.
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