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affected

adjective

Reveal meaning and examples

Artificial in manner or adopted to create a particular impression.

Her affected accent disappeared when she spoke with her childhood friends.

Dictionary practice example.

At the preview, a guest adopted an affected manner, using grand phrases he did not use in ordinary conversation.