ETYM Latin artificialis, from artificium: cf. French artificiel. Related to Artifice.
1. Artificially formal; SYN. contrived, stilted.
2. Contrived by art rather than nature; SYN. unreal.
3. Not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes.
1. Factice.
2. Arrangé.
3. Feint. Gaieté artificielle.
1. Factice.
2. Arrangé.
3. Feint. Gaieté artificielle.
1. Faux.
2. (Familier) Bidon.
3. Artificiel.
4. Simulé.
1. Factice.
2. Artificiel.