synthetic

Definition

  • adjective: made by combining different substances
  • adjective: relating to or involving 'synthesis'
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: polysynthetic, agglutinative, unreal

Examples

  • The material is 'synthetic'. [='man-made']

  • The fibers are 'synthetically' produced.

  • The fabric is made of 'synthetics'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) wasting his time photographing silly dresses on silly women. Most people think they're beautiful dresses on beautiful women. At most, a synthetic beauty. Trees are beautiful. Why don't you photograph trees? I do what I do for a living. It has to do with supply and demand. You'd be amazed how small (..)
    1957 Funny Face