- Facade vs. façade - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
I know that both facade and façade are valid in British English Is that also true for American English? Or should facade be used when writing something for American customers? This is something t
- What is a word or phrase that describes something that looks grand from . . .
facade \ fə-ˈsäd \ Merriam-Webster definition: a false, superficial, or artificial appearance or effect Its original meaning is the face of a building, but you will probably observe it used more often in the above sense
- Is there a word for the ability to see through deception?
Is there a word for the skill, talent, or ability (or the study of being able) to detect lies, observe identify tells (like in poker), and see through deception with relative ease? Whether inexpl
- single word requests - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
put on a facade put on a show fake a situation The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms, Second Edition - Page 365 Christine Ammer - 2013 put on an act pretend, esp in order to deceive; also, show off For example, We were afraid Charlie had hurt himself, but he was just putting on an act, or We know you're a good swimmer—stop putting on an
- orthography - Usage of diacritics in loanwords - English Language . . .
In contrast, facade needs no accent to distinguish it from any pre-existing English word It's now in everyday usage (and has spawned an -ism!), so the cedilla is superfluous Garçon is, I think, still a French word Unless it's in a specifically French-styled restaurant, the usual call is Waiter!
- Word for just for show - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
Is there a single word that means "just for show", meaning that someone is doing something outwardly to trick the world into thinking they are something that they are not?
- What is a good idiom for deceptive smile?
Is there a good idiom that implies fake happiness in the same way 'crocodile tears' imply fake sadness?
- Whats the word to describe someone who is trying to appear dumber than . . .
What would describe someone who puts on a façade of stupidity, but is actually much smarter than they appear? I would say that this is the oppposite of pretentious I have looked all over the web
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