affectedly

/əˈfektɪdli/ (bre, ipa) · /əˈfektɪdli/ (ame, ipa)

affectedly — adverb

1. in a deliberately unnatural, showy way that is meant to impress people rather th

1.副詞C2
釋義

in a deliberately unnatural, showy way that is meant to impress people rather than show real feelings

例句

At dinner, Maeve laughed affectedly and kept checking who was watching.

laugh + affectedly showing staged social behavior

Karim thanked the host affectedly, as if a camera were on him.

thanked + affectedly with a staged public tone

同義詞
  • pretentiously

    Stronger and more openly about trying to seem important, cultured, or superior.

  • artificially

    Broader word for anything unnatural; it is less specifically about social behavior.

  • self-consciously

    Suggests awkward awareness of being watched, not always a deliberate show.

反義詞

文法句型

verb + affectedly

speak / smile / laugh / bow + affectedly

用法筆記

Usually modifies verbs of speaking, smiling, bowing, or social performance. It is strongly critical, suggesting that the person seems to be acting out a style or refinement instead of behaving naturally.

常見錯誤

❌She hugged her grandmother affectedly.
✅She hugged her grandmother affectionately.
💡affectedly means in a showy, unnatural way, not with warm love.
❌The guide spoke affectedly because he used careful grammar.
✅The guide spoke formally and clearly.
💡affectedly is critical: it suggests the style feels put on, not simply correct or polite.