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- [uh-fek-tid]
- /əˈfɛk tɪd/
- /əˈfek.tɪd/
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- [uh-fek-tid]
- /əˈfɛk tɪd/
Definitions of affectedly word
- adjective affectedly assumed artificially; unnatural; feigned: affected sophistication; an affected British accent. 1
- adjective affectedly assuming or pretending to possess that which is not natural: Her affected wealth and social pedigree are so obviously false that it's embarrassing. 1
- adjective affectedly inclined or disposed: well affected toward the speaker's cause. 1
- adjective affectedly held in affection; fancied: a novel much affected by our grandparents. 1
- noun affectedly In an affected manner; hypocritically; with more show than reality. 1
- adverb affectedly (Obsolete (No longer in use)) lovingly; with tender care. 0
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Origin of affectedly
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; affect2 + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Affectedly
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adjective
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preposition
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affectedly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
affectedly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for affectedly
adverb affectedly
- pretentiously — characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved: a pretentious, self-important waiter.
- unnaturally — contrary to the laws or course of nature.
- artificially — made by human skill; produced by humans (opposed to natural): artificial flowers.
- preciously — of high price or great value; very valuable or costly: precious metals.
Antonyms for affectedly
adverb affectedly
- naturally — in a natural or normal manner.
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