affectation — behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæf.ɛkˈteɪ.ʃən/
Korean meaning: 인상을 주기 위한 인위적이고 부자연스러운 행동이나 말
Korean pronunciation: 애펙**테이**션
Example Sentences
- Her constant use of French phrases was just affectation - she'd learned them from Google Translate.
- The professor's affectation of wearing a monocle made students roll their eyes.
- She spoke with natural warmth, without any trace of affectation.
affectation
NOUN//ˌæf.ɛkˈteɪ.ʃən//
behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress
a pompous art critic dramatically gestures toward a simple painting while speaking with exaggerated facial expressions and overly sophisticated hand movements. He holds his chin thoughtfully and points with an unnecessarily elaborate flourish to show off his supposed expertise. His artificial posturing and theatrical mannerisms are clearly meant to impress the other gallery visitors around him. The nearby guests exchange skeptical glances and rolled eyes as they observe his obviously fake intellectual performance. Some visitors step back slightly while others whisper to each other about his over-the-top behavior. behavior that is artificial and designed to impress others
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin affectatio meaning 'a striving after something' or 'artificial display.' The word evolved from the idea of reaching toward or aiming for something artificial rather than natural.
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📝Examples
“Her constant use of French phrases was just affectation - she'd learned them from Google Translate.”
“The professor's affectation of wearing a monocle made students roll their eyes.”
“She spoke with natural warmth, without any trace of affectation.”
“His sudden interest in wine was pure affectation to impress his date.”
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