affectation

noun
UK: /æˌfekˈteɪʃən/
US: /ˌæfekˈteɪʃən/

  1. Behavior or speech that is artificial and designed to impress.

    1. Her accent is an affectation, she grew up in London. [ ] [ ]
    2. The artist's quirky clothing was an affectation adopted to draw attention to himself and his work. [ ] [ ]

  2. A deliberate pretense or exaggerated display.

    1. His show of sadness was pure affectation. [ ] [ ]
    2. The politician's sudden interest in local issues struck many as a cynical affectation designed to win votes. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

affectation mannerism pretense pose sham

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "affectation" in English means: Behavior or speech that is artificial and designed to impress., A deliberate pretense or exaggerated display..

The phonetic transcription of "affectation" is /æˌfekˈteɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌæfekˈteɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "affectation": affectation, mannerism, pretense, pose, sham.

Example usage of "affectation": "Her accent is an affectation, she grew up in London.". More examples on the page.