artificial
/ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Man-made; made by humans; of artifice.
Adjective
Examples
The flowers were artificial, and he thought them rather tacky.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Insincere; fake, forced, or feigned.
Adjective
Examples
Her manner was somewhat artificial.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “artificial” mean?
Man-made; made by humans; of artifice.
Is “artificial” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.