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factitious

adjective

/fækˈtɪʃəs/

Meaning

artificial or fabricated; not natural or genuine

The excitement in his story seemed factitious and forced.

artificial, false, feigned, contrived

genuine, natural, authentic

factitious enthusiasm, factitious story, factitious smile

having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain

Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.

showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior

concerning the writing, study, or content of literature

Extremely small in size or amount; so tiny as to be almost negligible.

pleasing or appealing to the senses; having a quality that draws interest