English dictionary
contrived
/k/@/n'tr/aI/vd/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective satellite
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showing effects of planning or manipulation
ExamplesA novel with a contrived ending.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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artificially formal
ExamplesContrived coyness.
Source: WordNet 3.0