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- DictionaryAf·fect·ed/əˈfektəd/
adjective
- 1. influenced or touched by an external factor: "apply moist heat to the affected area"
- 2. artificial, pretentious, and designed to impress: "the gesture appeared both affected and stagy"
1. a. : having or showing an attitude or mode of behavior that is not natural or genuinely felt : given to or marked by affectation. spoke in an affected manner. b. : assumed artificially or falsely : pretended. an affected interest in art. 2. : inclined, disposed.
The meaning of AFFECT is to produce an effect upon (someone or something). How to use affect in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Affect. Frequently Asked Questions About affect.
Affect definition: to act on; produce an effect or change in. See examples of AFFECT used in a sentence.
Affected definition: acted upon; influenced.. See examples of AFFECTED used in a sentence.
AFFECT meaning: 1. to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something: 2…. Learn more.
AFFECT definition: 1. to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something: 2…. Learn more.
affected. adjective. disapproving uk / əˈfek.tɪd / us / əˈfek.tɪd /. Add to word list. Add to word list. artificial and not sincere: an affected manner / style of writing. I found her very affected. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
Definition of affect verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of affected adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe someone's behaviour as affected, you disapprove of the fact that they behave in an unnatural way that is intended to impress other people. [disapproval] She had an affected air and a disdainful look.
