Affectation
Affectation noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.
Rhetoric and affectation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rhetoric" instead a noun "Affectation".
Rhetoric
Rhetoric noun - Language that is impressive-sounding but not meaningful or sincere.
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Synonyms for Rhetoric
Affectation and rhetoric are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affectation" instead a noun "Rhetoric".
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How words are described
| complete | complete affectation | complete rhetoric |
| pretentious | pretentious affectation | pretentious rhetoric |
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