artificial artificial /ˌɑːrtəˈfɪʃəl/

adjective

1. () Contrived by art rather than nature  ( unreal , artificial )
   contrived by art rather than nature
    Artificial flowers
   artificial flowers
    Artificial flavoring
   artificial flavoring
    An artificial diamond
   an artificial diamond
    Artificial fibers
   artificial fibers
    Artificial sweeteners
   artificial sweeteners
   
2. () Artificially formal  ( contrived , hokey [Informal, N. American] , stilted , artificial )
   artificially formal
    That artificial humility that her husband hated
   that artificial humility that her husband hated
    Contrived coyness
   contrived coyness
    A stilted letter of acknowledgment
   a stilted letter of acknowledgment
    When people try to correct their speech they develop a stilted pronunciation
   when people try to correct their speech they develop a stilted pronunciation
   
3. Not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes  ( artificial )
   not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes