Affected and Showy

Affected

Affected adjective - Self-consciously trying to present an appearance of grandeur or importance.
Usage example: with her pinkie extended, the four-year-old held her tiny teacup in that affected manner that some women have

Showy is a synonym for affected. In some cases you can use "Showy" instead an adjective "Affected".

Showy

Showy adjective - Likely to attract attention.

Affected is a synonym for showy in ostentatious topic. Sometimes you can use "Affected" instead an adjective "Showy".

Nearby Words: show, showing, showily
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