artificially
/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/
adverb
- 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.
- 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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