Automatic and Artificial

Automatic

Automatic adjective - Done instantly and without conscious thought or decision.

Artificial and automatic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Artificial" instead the word "Automatic" as an adjective or a noun.

Artificial

Artificial adjective - Lacking in natural or spontaneous quality.
Usage example: the beauty-pageant contestants' artificial smiles looked like they were glued on their faces

Automatic and artificial are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Automatic" instead the word "Artificial" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: artifice, artificially
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