CONTRIVED
(adj.sat, verb, adj.)Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Contrived.
How to pronounce contrived:
US
Contrived - as an adjective satellite
Showing effects of planning or manipulation
Example: "A novel with a contrived ending"
Artificially formal
Example: "That artificial humility that her husband hated"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
artificial15hokey15stilted8Contrived - as a verb
To invent by an exercise of ingenuity; to devise
To invent, to make devices; to form designs especially by improvisation.
To project, cast, or set forth, as in a projection of light.
To spend (time, or a period).
Contrived - as an adjective
Created in a deliberate, rather than natural or spontaneous, way.
Unnatural, forced; artificial, or unrealistic.
Example Sentences
"The dialogue in the play felt contrived, lacking authenticity."
"His contrived excuse for being late did not fool anyone."
"The plot of the movie was overly contrived and predictable."
"She wore a contrived smile despite feeling upset."
"The designer's attempt at a contrived rustic look fell short."
Word Game Points
Is CONTRIVED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contrived is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONTRIVED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is CONTRIVED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contrived is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONTRIVED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is CONTRIVED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contrived is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONTRIVED has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
