A deliberate pretense or exaggerated display.
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 - nothing more .
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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Affectation в диалектах
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