artificially
US /ˌɑːr.t̬əˈfɪʃ.əl.i/
UK /ˌɑːr.t̬əˈfɪʃ.əl.i/
1.
kunstmatig, artificieel
in a way that is not natural or real, but is made by people
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The flowers were artificially colored.
De bloemen waren kunstmatig gekleurd.
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The lake was artificially created for recreation.
Het meer werd kunstmatig aangelegd voor recreatie.
2.
kunstmatig, onecht
in a way that is not sincere or genuine; falsely
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She smiled artificially, trying to hide her disappointment.
Ze glimlachte kunstmatig, proberend haar teleurstelling te verbergen.
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His compliments sounded artificially sweet.
Zijn complimenten klonken kunstmatig zoet.