phonily

/ˈfoʊnəli/
adverb
  1. In a way that is fake, dishonest, or not genuine.
    • The salesman acted phonily friendly just to make a sale.
    • He smiled phonily, pretending to be happy about the news.
    • She apologized phonily, without any real regret in her voice.
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