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artificially

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/ · UK /ˌɑːtɪˈfɪʃəli/

artificially means: Through human action or technology rather than natural processes.

adverb

BY HUMAN METHODSB2

Through human action or technology rather than natural processes.

  • The drink is artificially sweetened.
  • Farmers heated the greenhouse artificially.
  • The company kept prices artificially high.

Similar words: synthetically

Opposites: naturally

Common phrases: artificially sweetened, artificially produced, artificially high

INSINCERELYC1

In a way that seems false or forced rather than natural or sincere.

  • She smiled artificially for the camera.
  • His voice sounded artificially cheerful.
  • They laughed artificially at every joke.

Similar words: unnaturally, insincerely

Opposites: naturally, sincerely

Common phrases: smile artificially, artificially cheerful, artificially polite

Questions about artificially

What does artificially mean?

Through human action or technology rather than natural processes.

What is artificially in other languages?

Türkçe: yapay olarak · Español: artificialmente · Français: artificiellement · Deutsch: künstlich · Italiano: artificialmente · 日本語: 人工的に

How do you pronounce artificially?

In American English /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/; in British English /ˌɑːtɪˈfɪʃəli/.

How do you use artificially in a sentence?

The drink is artificially sweetened. Farmers heated the greenhouse artificially.

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