Definition of artificial

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• artificial is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
• artificial is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
• artificial is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of artificial

• artificially formal (adjective)

  Examples

  1. that artificial humility that her husband hated

  Synonyms

  1. contrived
  2. hokey
  3. stilted
• contrived by art rather than nature (adjective)

  Examples

  1. artificial flowers
  2. artificial flavoring
  3. an artificial diamond
  4. artificial fibers
  5. artificial sweeteners

  Synonyms

  1. unreal
• not arising from natural growth or characterized by vital processes (adjective)

See definition of artificial in Merriam Webster