Affectatious vs. Affectation — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Affectatious and Affectation
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Affectatious
Pretentious, artificial, fake, sham, feigned; doing something just for show.
Affectation
A mannerism or habit that is assumed rather than natural, especially to impress others.
Affectation
Behavior characterized by such mannerisms or habits; artificiality
A simpering manner that was mere affectation.
Affectation
An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.
Affectation
An unusual mannerism.
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Affectation
An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.
Affectation is an awkward and forced imitation of what should be genuine and easy, wanting the beauty that accompanies what is natural what is natural.
Affectation
A striving after.
Affectation
Fondness; affection.
Affectation
A deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
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