Mincing and Phony

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Mincing adjective - Affectedly dainty or refined.

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Phony and mincing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Phony" instead an adjective "Mincing".

Nearby Words: mince, minced, mincer

Phony adjective - Lacking in natural or spontaneous quality.

Usage example: she always has this phony smile just before she betrays you

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Mincing and phony are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Mincing" instead an adjective "Phony".

Nearby Words: phoney, phone, phoning

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