artificially

/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/
adverb
  1. In a way that is made or caused by humans, not by nature.
    • The flavor in the candy was artificially added, not from real fruit.
    • The pond was artificially heated to keep the tropical fish alive.
    • The lake was artificially created when the river was dammed.
  2. In a way that is not natural or sincere; falsely or pretend.
    • The prices were artificially inflated to make the sale seem like a bargain.
    • He smiled artificially, trying to hide his boredom.
    • The cheerful mood in the room felt artificially forced.
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