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Affected (Adjective)

Meaning 1

Speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • She spoke with an affected accent, trying to sound more sophisticated than she actually was.
  • His affected mannerisms made him come across as insincere and pretentious.
  • The actor's affected performance was over-the-top and lacked any real emotional depth.
  • Her affected laugh was loud and forced, and it grated on everyone's nerves.
  • The politician's affected smile and handshake seemed more like a calculated gesture than a genuine expression of warmth.

Synonyms

  • Unnatural

Antonyms

  • Unaffected

Related Words

  • Affectedness (noun)

Meaning 2

Acted upon; influenced.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The community was severely affected by the economic downturn, with many businesses forced to close.
  • Her decision was affected by the advice of her parents, who urged her to reconsider her options.
  • The region's climate is affected by its proximity to the ocean, resulting in mild winters and cool summers.
  • The company's profits were affected by the rise in production costs, leading to a decline in shareholder value.
  • The patient's recovery was affected by the medication, which had an unexpected side effect that slowed her progress.

Antonyms

  • Unaffected

Meaning 3

Being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion; "too moved to speak"; "very touched by the stranger's kindness".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

  • Stirred
  • Moved
  • Touched
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