well-assumed
- a word derived from assumed.
Example Sentences
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"Tut, tut!" said Tiel, with a marvellously well-assumed air of annoyance.
From The Spy in Black by Clouston, J. Storer (Joseph Storer)
"A few, and a very few," said Paul, with a well-assumed air of humility.
From Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day by Lever, Charles James
"No, sir; I knew better than that," replied Wylie, with well-assumed caution.
From The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago by Lever, Charles James
"Show him up," said Talbot, hurriedly; and, as the waiter left the room, he seated himself in his chair, in an attitude of well-assumed carelessness and ease.
From The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago by Lever, Charles James
There was something in the jaunty air and well-assumed gallantry of the old lawyer which at once pleased Mary, who accepted his courtesy with a gracious smile.
From The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. I (of II) by Lever, Charles James
