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air |
(pl.) pretense or affectation. [1/8 definitions] |
la-di-da |
an expression of derision at affectation or pretentiousness. [1/3 definitions] |
pretense |
affectation or pretentiousness. [1/4 definitions] |
pretension |
affectation or exaggerated self-importance; pretentiousness. [1/3 definitions] |
religionism |
excessive religious zeal, esp. that marked by pretension or affectation. |
rhetoric |
the use of inflated or pretentious language, or such language itself; affectation in speech or writing. [1/3 definitions] |
simplicity |
lack of deceit or affectation; sincerity. [1/3 definitions] |
simply |
plainly or without affectation or attempt at deception. [1/4 definitions] |
unaffected |
without pretense or affectation; simple; natural; genuine. [1/2 definitions] |
unmannered |
without affectation; simple and straightforward. [1/2 definitions] |
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