affectation meaning

Definition of affectation

1. a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

   Synonyms: mannerism, pose, affectedness

   Type of: pretense

   Kinds: attitude, radical chic

affectation in a sentence

• His affectations are annoying.

How to pronounce affectation

affectation is pronounced /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with affectation

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• presentation
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