CEFR B2

artifice

noun

Meaning

Clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as distinguished from genuine skill or art.

Examples

The politician's speech was full of artifice, designed to mislead the voters.
She saw through his artifice and realized he was not being honest.

Synonyms: trick, ruse, guile, stratagem

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artifice (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

Definition

Clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as distinguished from genuine skill or art.

Examples

The politician's speech was full of artifice, designed to mislead the voters.
She saw through his artifice and realized he was not being honest.
The intricate artifice of the clockwork toy impressed everyone.

How to Use artifice

artifice of (prepositional phrase): The specific type or nature of the trick or device. — "We were amazed by the artifice of the ancient Roman aqueducts."

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