Synonyms for Artificial
Definition of artificial
adjective
- contrived by art rather than nature; "artificial flowers"; "artificial flavoring"; "an artificial diamond"; "artificial fibers"; "artificial sweeteners"
- artificially formal; "that artificial humility that her husband hated"; "contrived coyness"; "a stilted letter of acknowledgment"; "when people try to correct their speech they develop a stilted pronunciation"
- not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes
20 synonyms found
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"Artificial" in song lyrics
See how artificial is used in real songs:
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"Prejudicial, your style artificial"
3rd Bass — Wordz of Wizdom -
"Some MC's you know they artificial"
Afu-Ra — Mic Stance -
"But it's time to break the bonds, break away from artificial"
Alexipharmic — Fox News