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- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
created by human beings.
Many pilots get a large part of their training under artificial conditions.Most artificial fibers for carpets are less expensive than natural fibers.
- synonyms:
- man-made, synthetic
- antonyms:
- natural
- similar words:
- manufactured
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| definition 2: |
created to imitate something natural.
They play on artificial grass.Do you ever use an artificial sweetener in your tea?- synonyms:
- imitation, simulated
- antonyms:
- genuine, natural, real
- similar words:
- cultured, ersatz, fake, false, man-made, mock, sham, synthetic
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| definition 3: |
not true or sincere; contrived; forced.
The air seemed filled with artificial laughter.Her apology sounded artificial to me.- synonyms:
- affected, contrived, forced, unnatural
- antonyms:
- earthy, natural
- similar words:
- factitious, insincere, mannered, plastic, synthetic
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| related words: |
camp, imitation, mimic, phony, shallow, showy, theatrical |
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| derivations: |
artificially (adv.), artificiality (n.) |
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