artifice — clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/
Korean meaning: 속임수, 술책, 교묘한 수단
Korean pronunciation: **아**티피스
Example Sentences
- The magician's performance was pure artifice, but the audience loved every moment.
- His smile was full of artifice - like a car salesman who just spotted a rich customer.
- She spoke with such artifice that even her compliments felt like insults.
artifice
NOUN//ˈɑːrtɪfɪs//
clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others
A merchant uses artifice to trick customers with hidden rotten fruit
Weaving artifice from his office
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'artificium' meaning craft or craftsmanship, derived from 'artifex' (craftsman), which combines 'ars' (art/craft) and 'facere' (to make). The word evolved to encompass the idea of skillful deception or cunning devices.
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📝Examples
“The magician's performance was pure artifice, but the audience loved every moment.”
“His smile was full of artifice - like a car salesman who just spotted a rich customer.”
“She spoke with such artifice that even her compliments felt like insults.”
“The marketing campaign was a masterpiece of artifice, making people want things they didn't need.”
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