affectation
3 synonyms and 3 antonyms for affectation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Behaviour intended to seem natural when it is not; a false or artificial display.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
affectedness
mannerism
