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artificially

3 definitions • 3 examples
1
in a way that uses an industrial process or substance, rather than being natural:

Examples:

Most mushrooms sold in supermarkets have been grown artificially in manure.
2
in a way that has been intentionally caused by people's actions, rather than happening naturally or by chance:

Examples:

They are keeping their prices artificially low.
3
in a way that is not sincere:

Examples:

She gave an artificially sweet smile.

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