Meaning & Definition of Affected in English
English⟶
Affected
/əfɛktɪd/
adjective
1. Acted upon
- Influenced
synonym:
- affected
2. Speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression
synonym:
- affected,
- unnatural
3. Being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
- "Too moved to speak"
- "Very touched by the stranger's kindness"
synonym:
- moved(p),
- affected,
- stirred,
- touched
Examples of using
I wasn't a bit affected by the news of his death.
Her husband's success hasn't affected her attitude toward old friends.
A lack of sleep affected the singer's performance.