Affectation
Affectation noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.
Courtesy and affectation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Courtesy" instead a noun "Affectation".
Courtesy
Courtesy noun - An act of kind assistance.
Affectation and courtesy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affectation" instead a noun "Courtesy".
Nearby Word: courteous
How words are described
| common | common affectation | common courtesy |
| complete | complete affectation | complete courtesy |
| straight | straight affectation | straight courtesy |
| traditional | traditional affectation | traditional courtesy |
Cite this Source
Courtesy and Affectation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectation/courtesy
Affectation & Courtesy. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectation/courtesy>.
Courtesy or Affectation. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectation/courtesy.
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