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artificial
adjective
artificially formal
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ɑː(ɹ)təˈfɪʃəl
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adjective
artificially formal
“that artificial humility that her husband hated”
adjective
contrived by art rather than nature
“artificial flowers”
adjective
not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes
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that artificial humility that her husband hated
contrived coyness
a stilted letter of acknowledgment
when people try to correct their speech they develop a stilted pronunciation
artificial flowers
artificial flavoring
an artificial diamond
artificial fibers
artificial sweeteners
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