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- Dictionaryaffected/əˈfɛktɪd/
adjective
- 1. influenced or touched by an external factor: "affected areas"
- 2. artificial, pretentious, and designed to impress: "the gesture appeared both affected and stagy"
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1. a. : having or showing an attitude or mode of behavior that is not natural or genuinely felt : given to or marked by affectation. spoke in an affected manner. b. : assumed artificially or falsely : pretended. an affected interest in art. 2. : inclined, disposed.
The meaning of AFFECT is to produce an effect upon (someone or something). How to use affect in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Affect. Frequently Asked Questions About affect.
affected. (əfektɪd ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe someone's behaviour as affected, you disapprove of the fact that they behave in an unnatural way that is intended to impress other people. [disapproval] She had an affected air and a disdainful look.
affected. adjective. disapproving uk / əˈfek.tɪd / us / əˈfek.tɪd /. Add to word list. artificial and not sincere: an affected manner / style of writing. I found her very affected. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Affected & insincere.
adjective. being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion. synonyms: moved, stirred, touched. emotional. of more than usual emotion. sick. deeply affected by a strong feeling.
AFFECT definition: 1. to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something: 2…. Learn more.
Affected definition: acted upon; influenced.. See examples of AFFECTED used in a sentence.
There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective affected, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
AFFECT meaning: 1. to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something: 2…. Learn more.
Definition of 'affected' affected. (əfɛktɪd ) adjective [usu ADJ n] If you describe someone's behavior as affected, you disapprove of the fact that they behave in an unnatural way that is intended to impress other people. [disapproval] She had an affected air and a disdainful look.
