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Meanings of affectation in English
Usage of affectation in English
1
Liberals often forget that much of Bush's Texan image was an affectation.
2
But what got him just now was Janus saying 'a human affectation'.
3
And there was no contempt in her pity; and no affectation either.
4
Holden knew that it was a deliberate affectation intended to look natural.
5
At this point, his presence seemed an unnecessary affectation on Alden's part.
6
He took refuge in the affectation of great agitation which prevented exposition.
7
The poor contriver wished to find in thee an affectation of indifference.
8
She heard Otto defend this French piece; heard him speak of affectation.
9
Trent rubbed his chin, with an affectation of turning over the idea.
10
You are entirely right, sir; it was only a very ridiculous affectation.
11
For a young fellow in college it is a ridiculous affectation-nothingmore.
12
In a word, they are a strange medley of coquetry and affectation.
13
Then he spoke quietly, without a trace of affectation in his voice.
14
And with the look his affectation of bucolic calm dropped from him.
15
Some great men have played leap-frog; some practised this affectation, some that.
16
Her manners are very sweet, because very simple and free from affectation.
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Translations for affectation
Catalan
Spanish
Affectation through the time
Affectation across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Rare