The meaning of AFFECTATIOUS is characterized or marked by affectation : affected. How to use affectatious in a sentence.

affectatious is a borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Latin affectāt-, affectāre, ‐ious suffix.

Affectatious definition: Pretentious, artificial, fake, sham, feigned; doing something just for show.

7 нояб. 2024 г. · The meaning of AFFECTATION is speech or conduct not natural to oneself : an unnatural form of behavior meant especially to impress others.

7 дней назад · speech or behavior that is not natural or sincere and is used to produce a certain effect: [ C ] She has many annoying little affectations.

1 influenced or touched by an external factor: apply moist heat to the affected area. 2 artificial, pretentious, and designed to impress: the gesture appeared ...

noun · an assumed manner of speech, dress, or behaviour, esp one that is intended to impress others · often foll by of deliberate pretence or false display.

affectatious: pretentious , artificial , fake , sham , feigned ; doing something just for show.

1. an affecting or pretending to like, have, etc.; show or pretense 2. artificial behavior meant to impress others; mannerism for effect