Pronunciation: /əˈfɛktət/
verb to behave in an artificial or insincere manner
A1 She affectated a British accent when speaking to tourists.
A2 His attempts to affectate a sense of confidence were not convincing.
B1 The politician's speech was criticized for being too affectated and insincere.
B2 The actor's performance was praised for its ability to affectate a wide range of emotions.
C1 The artist's work was seen as a deliberate attempt to affectate the viewer's emotions.
C2 The author's writing style was often criticized for being overly affectated and pretentious.
adjective showing or characterized by affectation; artificial or insincere
A1 She wore an affectate smile when she saw her favorite teacher.
A2 The actor's affectate gestures towards the audience were well-received.
B1 The politician's affectate speech resonated with the crowd.
B2 The artist's affectate portrayal of emotions in the painting was truly captivating.
C1 Her affectate demeanor towards her colleagues showed her genuine care and concern.
C2 The author's affectate writing style added depth and richness to the novel.
formal Her affectate demeanor at the event was noticed by many of the guests.
informal She's always so affectate when she's around her friends.
slang I can't stand how affectate she acts around him.
figurative His affectate behavior towards his employees shows his true character.
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