artificially

Word parts

artificial + -ly

Adverb

Positive artificially

Comparative more artificially

Superlative most artificially

1. If you do something artificially, you do it in a way that is not sincere.

   The actor said his lines artificially, with too much expression.

2. If something is made artificially, it is made by or because of human effort.
   • Antonym: naturally

   The chocolate was flavored artificially.