adverb
- in a way that is pretended or not genuine; with false appearance or deception
Usage: formal or literary
Examples
- She feignedly smiled at the rude comment, hiding her true feelings.
- He feignedly agreed with the proposal while planning to oppose it later.
- The actor feignedly stumbled across the stage to create a comedic effect.
- She feignedly laughed at the joke, though she found it offensive.
- He feignedly expressed interest in the topic to be polite.