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Topic: Feelings

affability

IPA: /ˌæf.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

KK: /æfəbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality of being friendly and easy to talk to.

Example: Her affability made her popular among her peers.

affably

IPA: /ˈæf.ə.bli/

KK: /ˈæfəbli/

adverb

Definition: In a friendly and pleasant way, making it easy for others to talk or interact.

Example: She greeted everyone affably at the party.

affect

IPA: /əˈfɛkt/

KK: /əˈfɛkt/

noun

Definition: A feeling or emotion that can be seen through facial expressions or body language.

Example: The therapist noted the patient's flat affect during the session.

transitive verb

Definition: To have an influence on someone or something, often causing a change in feelings, thoughts, or conditions.

Example: The new policy will affect many employees in the company.

affectability

IPA: /əˌfɛk.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

KK: /əˈfɛktəˌbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The state of being able to be influenced or changed by something.

Example: Her affectability made her sensitive to the emotions of others.

affectable

IPA: /əˈfɛktəbl/

KK: /əˈfɛktəbl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of being influenced or changed by something.

Example: The patient was in an affectable state, responding to the treatment.

affectation

IPA: /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

KK: /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A way of behaving or speaking that is not genuine and is used to make a certain impression on others. It often involves pretending to be something one is not.

Example: Her affectation of sophistication was evident in the way she spoke and dressed.

affected

IPA: /əˈfɛktɪd/

KK: /əˈfɛktɪd/

adjective

Definition: Influenced or changed by something; also refers to pretending or showing feelings that are not genuine.

Example: She was deeply affected by the news of his passing.

affectedly

IPA: /əˈfɛktɪdli/

KK: /əˈfɛktɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows artificiality or pretentiousness, often to impress others.

Example: She spoke affectedly, trying to impress everyone with her knowledge.

affectedness

IPA: /əˈfɛktɪdnəs/

KK: /əˈfɛktɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being influenced or changed by something, often in a way that is noticeable or significant.

Example: Her affectedness was evident in the way she spoke and gestured.

affecter

IPA: /əˈfɛktər/

KK: /əˈfɛktər/

noun

Definition: A person who pretends to have knowledge or to be someone they are not.

Example: The affecter pretended to be an expert in the field, but lacked real knowledge.

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