Affected Definition & Meaning
affected
- adjective
- acted upon; influenced
- speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression
- being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion; "too moved to speak"; "very touched by the stranger's kindness"
"Affected" in song lyrics
See how affected is used in real songs:
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"Any life given to Christ does get affected"
The Ambassador — Crown Him -
"Eons of energy, everyone affected"
Blackalicious — A2G -
"And hope she hears it so she could know I was badly affected"
Hopsin — Heather Nicole
Words that rhyme with affected
Usage tips for "affected"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "affected" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for affected to find words that pair well.
Use "affected" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does affected mean?
- acted upon; influenced speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion; "too moved to speak"; "very touched by the stranger's kindness"
- What part of speech is affected?
- Affected is an adjective.
- How many definitions does affected have?
- Affected has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).