Definition of affectation

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Affectation (n.) A striving after.

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Inaffectation :: Inaffectation (n.) Freedom from affectation; naturalness.
Plain :: Plain (superl.) Free from affectation or disguise; candid; sincere; artless; honest; frank.
Grandiose :: Grandiose (a.) Characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor; flaunting; turgid; bombastic; -- in a bad sense; as, a grandiose style..
Prettyism :: Prettyism (n.) Affectation of a pretty style, manner, etc..
Pietism :: Pietism (n.) Strict devotion; also, affectation of devotion..
Drawl :: Drawl (v. i.) To speak with slow and lingering utterance, from laziness, lack of spirit, affectation, etc..
Religionism :: Religionism (n.) Affectation or pretense of religion.
Puppetry :: Puppetry (n.) Action or appearance resembling that of a puppet, or puppet show; hence, mere form or show; affectation..
Foppery :: Foppery (n.) The behavior, dress, or other indication of a fop; coxcombry; affectation of show; showy folly..
Sophomorical :: Sophomorical (a.) Of or pertaining to a sophomore; resembling a sophomore; hence, pretentious; inflated in style or manner; as, sophomoric affectation..
Cant :: Cant (v. i.) To make whining pretensions to goodness; to talk with an affectation of religion, philanthropy, etc.; to practice hypocrisy; as, a canting fanatic..
Euphuism :: Euphuism (n.) An affectation of excessive elegance and refinement of language; high-flown diction.
Snobbishness :: Snobbishness (n.) Vulgar affectation or ostentation; mean admiration of mean things; conduct or manners of a snob.
Affectationist :: Affectationist (n.) One who exhibits affectation.
Teratology :: Teratology (n.) Affectation of sublimity; bombast.
Newfangledness :: Newfangledness (n.) Affectation of, or fondness for, novelty; vain or affected fashion or form..
Affectation :: Affectation (n.) A striving after.
Regeneration :: Regeneration (n.) The entering into a new spiritual life; the act of becoming, or of being made, Christian; that change by which holy affectations and purposes are substituted for the opposite motives in the heart..
Stalk :: Stalk (v. i.) To walk with high and proud steps; usually implying the affectation of dignity, and indicating dislike. The word is used, however, especially by the poets, to express dignity of step..
Cantatory :: Cantatory (a.) Containing cant or affectation; whining; singing.
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