What is the meaning of affectation?

A deliberate pretense or exaggerated display.
- synonyms: mannerism, pose, affectedness

|15 years ago|1.3k views|share |citing

APA	WordNet. (2010). affectation. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/affectation/definitions/1191961
Chicago	WordNet. 2010. "affectation" http://smartdefine.org/affectation/definitions/1191961 (accessed September 20, 2026).
Harvard	WordNet 2010, affectation, Smart Define, viewed 20 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/affectation/definitions/1191961>.
MLA	WordNet. "affectation" 23 October 2010. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/affectation/definitions/1191961>

Alternative definitions by