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adverb • in an unnatural way • not according to nature; not by natural means • in a manner at variance with what is natural or normal | ||||||||
| 35% | 13 | Adopts an artificial or contrived manner of behaving (12 letters) | ||||||
verb • To assume an affected, unnatural exaggerated attitude or pose. • To cause to assume a pose. • To give the appearance of, make a show of by posing. | ||||||||
The Contrived Or Artificial Quality Of Something
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1 | Adopts an artificial or contrived manner of behaving (12 letters) | |
2 | A little comic, he contrived something lavatorial
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13 Aug 2015 | The Guardian Cryptic / 13 Aug 2015 |
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25 Oct 2024 | Telegraph Cryptic / 25 Oct 2024 |
5 | Greek for "hand" originally contrived to encapsulate glove puppet
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26 Mar 2009 | The Guardian Cryptic / 26 Mar 2009 |
6 | In a manner that is contrived or artificial | |
7 | Transport is here, not before what 25's lady contrived to do
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14 Jun 2013 | The Guardian Cryptic / 14 Jun 2013 |
