Found 3 items, similar to affectation.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: affectation keanggunan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: affectation affectation n : a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display [syn: mannerism, pose, affectedness]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Affectation Affectation \Af`fec*ta"tion\, n. [L. affectatio: cf. F. affectation.] 1. An attempt to assume or exhibit what is not natural or real; false display; artificial show. “An affectation of contempt.” --Macaulay. [1913 Webster] Affectation is an awkward and forced imitation of what should be genuine and easy, wanting the beauty that accompanies what is natural what is natural. --Locke. [1913 Webster] 2. A striving after. [Obs.] --Bp. Pearson. [1913 Webster] 3. Fondness; affection. [Obs.] --Hooker. [1913 Webster]