contrived

adjective13 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.5

To a high degree.

Used to suggest something is contrived to a high standard or level of complexity.

To a very high degree; greatly.

Contrived with great attention to detail.

To a small degree; not considerably.

Done consciously and intentionally.

Used when the contrived nature is easy to see or understand.

Slightly or somewhat contrived.

Created by human action rather than occurring naturally.

To a noticeable but not extreme degree.

Used when something gives the impression of being unnatural or forced.

Used when something that is said or heard gives the impression of being unnatural.

Used to state that something is unnatural or forced.