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Affected (Adjective)

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

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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.

Acted upon; influenced.

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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.

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

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