Words Like AFFECTATION

We have put together a list of words that are similar to AFFECTATION.

11 Alternative Words Similar to affectation

1 Mannerism Noun Synonym Words Like Mannerism

2 Pose Noun Synonym Words Like Pose

3 Affectedness Noun Synonym Words Like Affectedness

4 Feigning Noun Synonym Words Like Feigning

5 Pretence Noun Synonym Words Like Pretence

6 Pretending Noun Synonym Words Like Pretending

7 Pretense Noun Synonym Words Like Pretense

8 Simulation Noun Synonym Words Like Simulation

9 Fondness Noun Synonym Words Like Fondness

10 Affection Noun Synonym Words Like Affection

11 Attitude Noun Hyponym Words Like Attitude

10 definitions of affectation

1 An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show.

2 A striving after.

3 Fondness; affection.

4 a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

5 A show, pretense, or display.

6 Behavior that is assumed rather than natural; artificiality.

7 A particular habit, as of speech or dress, adopted to give a false impression.

8 Strenuous pursuit or desire; earnest quest; a striving in the direction (of).

9 A striving for the appearance (of); pretense of the possession or character (of); effort for the reputation (of): as, an affectation of wit or of virtue; affectation of great wealth.

10 A striving for effect; artificiality of manner or conduct; effort to attract notice by pretense, assumption, or any peculiarity: as, his affectations are insufferable.

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