Affectation and Appearance

Affectation

Affectation noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.

Appearance is a synonym for affectation in behaviour topic. In some cases you can use "Appearance" instead a noun "Affectation", when it comes to topics like pretence, facade, pretended behavior to make an impression.

Appearance

Appearance noun - Outward and often deceptive indication.
Usage example: can't you at least give the appearance of listening to what I say?

Affectation is a synonym for appearance in behaviour topic. You can use "Affectation" instead a noun "Appearance".

Nearby Words: appear, appeared, appearing

How words are described

rare rare affectation rare appearance
normal normal affectation normal appearance
complete complete affectation complete appearance
actual actual affectation actual appearance
Other adjectives: personal, random.
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