1. Acted upon; influenced.
2. Speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression; SYN. unnatural.
3. Emotionally affected; SYN. stirred, touched.
(Used of speech) Uttered slowly with prolonged vowels; SYN. drawn-out.
ETYM From Fine.
Exacting especially about details; SYN. finicky, fussy, particular.
Excessively precise in trivial matters.
ETYM From Lackadaisy, interj.
Idle or indolent especially in a dreamy way.
Affectedly dainty or delicate
Having a mouth especially of a specified kind — often used in combination
In an affected manner.
In a mincing manner.
With a self-satisfied grin, smugly, with a conceited and affected smile