Affectation and Seeming

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

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Seeming and affectation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Seeming" instead a noun "Affectation".

Seeming noun - Outward and often deceptive indication.

Usage example: her altruism is all seeming—she cares only about herself

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Affectation and seeming are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affectation" instead a noun "Seeming".

Nearby Words: seemly, seemingly, seem, seemed

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Seeming and Affectation. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectation/seeming

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