word-drop

Monday, May 28, 2007

"AFFECTATION"



AFFECTATION
(Noun)
Meaning:
  • A show, pretense, or display
  • Behavior that is assumed rather than natural; artificiality.
  • A particular habit, as of speech or dress, adopted to give a false impression.
  • Artificial behavior adopted to impress others
  • pretended behavior to make an impression
  • The quality or state of appearing or trying to appear more important or more valuable than is the case (see image: a woman of great affectation)

No comments: