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phony

adjective

/ˈfoʊni/

Meaning

not genuine; fraudulent or insincere

He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.

fake, false, insincere, bogus

genuine, real, sincere

phony smile, phony excuse, phony persona

Expressing contempt or disapproval.

Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.

reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

Favorable or bringing good luck and success

Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.

Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.