noun
- an artificial hairpiece, especially one worn to supplement natural hair
- something that is artificial or fake, especially in art or architecture
Usage: formal
adjective
- artificial or fake; not genuine
Usage: formal
Examples
- The actor wore a postiche to cover his bald spot during filming.
- She adjusted her postiche before entering the ballroom.
- The art critic dismissed the painting as mere postiche.
- The building’s postiche columns were made of plastic rather than marble.
- His postiche charm fooled no one at the dinner party.
- The museum displayed both authentic artifacts and postiche reproductions.