Imitation (Adjective)
Meaning
Not genuine or real; being an imitation of the genuine article; "it isn't fake anything; it's real synthetic fur"; "faux pearls"; "false teeth"; "decorated with imitation palm leaves"; "a purse of simulated alligator hide".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The restaurant's imitation crab meat was surprisingly tasty.
- She wore a beautiful imitation pearl necklace to the party.
- The antique furniture was decorated with imitation leather upholstery.
- The company sells imitation designer handbags at a fraction of the cost.
- The artificial flowers were so realistic that they looked like an imitation of the real thing.