Affectedly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Affectedly is an adverb meaning In an affected manner; hypocritically; with more show than reality.
Meaning
In an affected manner; hypocritically; with more show than reality.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) Lovingly; with tender care.
- (obsolete) With intention, intentionally, deliberately.
Example Sentences
Schomberg turned up, yawning affectedly, almost before Davidson had regained his seat.
Her manners shewed good sense and good breeding; they were neither shy, nor affectedly open […]
[…] letters sadly penn’d in blood, With sleided silk feat and affectedly Enswathed, and seal'd to curious secrecy.
I have affectedly made use of this measure here […] because, I think, it would be of general convenience, that this should be the common measure in the Commonwealth of Letters.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include affectatiously, hypocritically, feignedly, hypocritely, mawkishly, feigningly.
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