V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
synthetic
adjective
Definition: made from artificial substances, not naturally made
Synonyms: artificial, man-made, fabricated, manufactured, unnatural, mock
Antonyms: natural, organic, real
Tips: Synthetic describes things that are not naturally made but are instead made by chemicals through a process known as synthesis. Synthetic can also be used to describe most anything deemed fake or unnatural.
Usage Examples:
I thought the sweater was made of wool, but it was actually made from synthetic fibers. (artificial, man-made, unnatural)
Jane will not use synthetic sweeteners because she does not believe they are safe. (artificial, unnatural, manufactured)
When she teased him about his bald spot, Mike put on a synthetic smile even though he was not happy. (manufactured, artificial)
She doesn't like wearing leather, so she tries to buy shoes made from synthetic materials. (man-made, manufactured)
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