artificial (Meaning)
artificial (a)
contrived by art rather than nature
artificial (s)
artificially formal
not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes
artificial (a.)
Made or contrived by art; produced or modified by human skill and labor, in opposition to natural; as, artificial heat or light, gems, salts, minerals, fountains, flowers.
Feigned; fictitious; assumed; affected; not genuine.
Artful; cunning; crafty.
Cultivated; not indigenous; not of spontaneous growth; as, artificial grasses.
Synonyms & Antonyms of artificial
Synonyms:
- unauthentic
- cutesy
- histrionic
- impersonal
- wooden
- premeditated
- mealy
- deliberate
- hokey
- concocted
- rigid
- stiff
- artful
- canned
- pat
- unrealistic
- overdone
- hypocritical
- unctuous
- inflexible
- calculated
- conventional
- mincing
- insincere
- genteel
- melodramatic
- facile
- labored
- fabricated
- stylized
- two-faced
- conscious
- cultivated
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artificial Sentence Examples
- The synthetic fabric felt artificial against her skin, lacking the softness of natural fibers.
- Artificial intelligence technology continues to advance rapidly, revolutionizing various industries.
- The plastic flowers looked artificial, lacking the vibrant colors and delicate petals of real blooms.
- Artificial sweeteners are commonly used as sugar substitutes in low-calorie foods and beverages.
- The artificial turf on the football field provided a consistent playing surface regardless of weather conditions.
- The simulated intelligence in video games often mimics human behavior but remains artificial.
- Artificial light pollution can disrupt the natural rhythms of nocturnal animals.
- The comedian's laughter sounded forced and artificial, failing to elicit genuine amusement from the audience.
- Artificial flavors and additives are often used to enhance the taste and appearance of processed foods.
- The scientist developed an artificial heart valve to replace damaged or diseased ones in patients.
FAQs About the word artificial
contrived by art rather than nature, artificially formal, not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processesMade or contrived by art; produced
unnatural, exaggerated, mechanical, strained, simulated, mock, false, affected, fake, pseudo
genuine, true, artless, bona fide, real,natural, genuine, authentic, true, natural
The synthetic fabric felt artificial against her skin, lacking the softness of natural fibers.
Artificial intelligence technology continues to advance rapidly, revolutionizing various industries.
The plastic flowers looked artificial, lacking the vibrant colors and delicate petals of real blooms.
Artificial sweeteners are commonly used as sugar substitutes in low-calorie foods and beverages.
