affectation
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Affectation like this makes good copy and, judging from Dillinger, bad movies.
From Time Magazine Archive
I am Pride; I was begot by Disdain and Affectation.
From The Life and Death of Doctor Faustus Made into a Farce by Mountfort, William
Affectation in anything is disgusting to sensible men.
From Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution by Judson, L. Carroll
This Brevity he calls Affectation, and assures us, it brought Barbarisms into the Latin Tongue, even before the Goths invaded Italy.
From Reflections on Dr. Swift's Letter to Harley (1712) and The British Academy (1712) by Landa, Louis A.
Affectation is the vain and ridiculous attempt of poverty to appear rich.
From Life and Literature Over two thousand extracts from ancient and modern writers, and classified in alphabetical order by Richardson, John Purver
Vocabulary lists containing affectation
The Great Gatsby
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Hunger Games
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Crime and Punishment
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
