Affectedness and Showiness

Affectedness

Affectedness noun - The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case.
Usage example: bowed and sat down at the piano with a degree of affectedness that was laughable

Showiness and affectedness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Showiness" instead a noun "Affectedness".

Showiness

Showiness noun - Excessive or unnecessary display.

Affectedness and showiness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Affectedness" instead a noun "Showiness".
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Showiness and Affectedness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectedness/showiness
Affectedness & Showiness. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectedness/showiness>.
Showiness or Affectedness. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/affectedness/showiness.
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