assumed
adjective
adopted in order to deceive; fictitious; pretended; feigned.
well-assumed
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a word derived from
assumed.
Example Sentences
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Well, Ahmed," said Dick, with well-assumed jocularity, "we didn't see much of you yesterday.
From The Fight for Constantinople A Story of the Gallipoli Peninsula by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman
He came in with a well-assumed air of amusement, adopting a sarcastic tone, which he knew she particularly dreaded.
From Making Money by Owen Johnson
"What do you mean?" demanded the squire, with well-assumed surprise.
From The Heatherford Fortune a sequel to the Magic Cameo by Mrs. Georgie Sheldon
"Abdicated in all form," replied Roland, bowing with well-assumed humility; "as simple citizen, I propose that we elect a 'Queen,' to rule despotically in all things,—uncontrolled and irresponsible."
From Roland Cashel Volume II (of II) by Charles James Lever
"Too precipitate,—too rash by far, Mr. Hickman," said Heffernan, seating himself, and wiping his forehead with an air of well-assumed chagrin.
From The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) by Charles James Lever
