Main Entry: af·fect·ed

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈfek-təd, a-\

Function: adjective

Date: 1587

1 : inclined, disposed <was well affected toward her>
2 a : given to or marked by affectation <spoke in an affected manner> b : assumed artificially or falsely : pretended <an affected interest in art>

— af·fect·ed·ly adverb

— af·fect·ed·ness noun