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
Showy adjective - Likely to attract attention.
Affected is a synonym for showy in ostentatious topic. Sometimes you can use "Affected" instead an adjective "Showy".
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Showy and Affected. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affected/showy
Affected & Showy. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/affected/showy>.
Showy or Affected. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/affected/showy.
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