Synonyms for Contrived
Definition of contrived
- adjective
- showing effects of planning or manipulation; "a novel with a contrived ending"
- 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"
5 synonyms found
Writing tips for "contrived"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like affected, artificial, planned can replace "contrived" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Contrived" in song lyrics
See how contrived is used in real songs:
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"Computerized, televised, contrived"
Aceyalone — I Can't Complain -
"of what it's like to be alive, not real you are contrived"
Blood of Abraham f/ Will.I.Am — 99¢ Lighter -
"abstractly contrived"
AOL — AOL