Plastic Person

A2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈplæstɪk ˈpɜrsən/

Definitions of plastic person

noun a person who is superficial, artificial, or fake in their behavior or appearance

Example Sentences

A1 She is such a plastic person, always agreeing with everyone.

A2 I find it hard to trust him, he seems like a plastic person.

B1 The politician came across as a plastic person, lacking sincerity in his speeches.

B2 In the world of entertainment, it's easy to spot a plastic person pretending to be someone they're not.

C1 The CEO was known for being a plastic person, always putting on a facade to please others.

C2 It's disheartening to see how many people in positions of power are nothing more than plastic persons, manipulating situations for their own gain.

adjective describing the type of person as being artificial or fake

Example Sentences

A1 She is a plastic person who always agrees with everyone.

A2 He comes across as a plastic person, never showing his true emotions.

B1 The politician's speech seemed rehearsed and insincere, making him appear like a plastic person.

B2 The celebrity's public image is carefully crafted to appeal to a wide audience, but many see her as a plastic person.

C1 In the world of social media influencers, it's easy to spot the plastic personae who are more concerned with image than authenticity.

C2 Despite his success, the businessman was criticized for being a plastic person, lacking genuine connections with others.

Examples of plastic person in a Sentence

formal The artist sculpted a plastic person out of polymer clay.

informal She's such a plastic person, always changing her personality to fit in with others.

slang I can't stand hanging out with that plastic person, they're so fake.

figurative His smile was as artificial as a plastic person's, lacking any genuine emotion.

Grammatical Forms of plastic person

past tense

plastic person

plural

plastic people

comparative

more plastic

superlative

most plastic

present tense

is a plastic person

future tense

will be a plastic person

perfect tense

has been a plastic person

continuous tense

is being a plastic person

singular

a plastic person

positive degree

very plastic person

infinitive

to be a plastic person

gerund

being a plastic person

participle

a plastic person

Origin and Evolution of plastic person

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Greek
Story behind the word: The term 'plastic person' originated from the Greek word 'plastikos' meaning 'capable of being shaped or molded'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who is easily influenced or shaped by others, the term 'plastic person' has evolved to also refer to someone who is fake or insincere in their behavior or personality.