Meaning of the word artificially in English
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artificially
US /ˌɑːr.t̬əˈfɪʃ.əl.i/
UK /ˌɑːr.t̬əˈfɪʃ.əl.i/
Adverb
1.
in a way that is not natural or real, but is made by people
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The flowers were artificially colored.
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The lake was artificially created for recreation.
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2.
in a way that is not sincere or genuine; falsely
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She smiled artificially, trying to hide her disappointment.
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His compliments sounded artificially sweet.
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