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Affectedly

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af·fect·ed 1  (-fktd)
adj.
1. Acted upon, influenced, or changed.
2. Emotionally stirred or moved.
3. Infected or attacked, as by disease.
[From affect.]
af·fect·ed 2  (-fktd)
adj.
1. Assumed or simulated to impress others: an affected accent.
2. Speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression.
3. Disposed or inclined.
[From affect.]
af·fected·ly adv.
af·fected·ness n.
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Adv.1.affectedly - in an affected manner


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A grotesque-looking lady wearing a bustle (Anna mentally undressed the woman, and was appalled at her hideousness), and a little girl laughing affectedly ran down the platform.
Anna Karenina by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
And it is EXPRESSLY to execute these powers that the sweeping clause, as it has been affectedly called, authorizes the national legislature to pass all NECESSARY and PROPER laws.
Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton by Hamilton, Alexander View in context
" Then forming his features into a set smile, and affectedly softening his voice, he added, with a simpering air, "Have you been long in Bath, madam?
Northanger Abbey by Austen, Jane View in context
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