"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 …
What is a word or phrase that describes something that looks …
Mar 30, 2022 · 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 …
orthography - Usage of diacritics in loanwords - English Language ...
Jun 19, 2017 · 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. …
Is there a word for the ability to see through deception?
Sep 23, 2018 · 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? …
Word or phrase for fake appearance or posturing
Aug 16, 2018 · I'm looking for a noun (it has to be an object) that expresses the concept of fake appearances. In Spanish, we can express that with the word "facade" understood as the front …
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Apr 30, 2015 · 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 …
Hard on the outside but soft on the inside (personality attribute)?
Oct 22, 2014 · From The Conversationist, Introvert or extrovert, normal or abnormal: the problem with personality types, by Nick Haslam (Professor of Psychology, University of Melbourne), …
Is there a word to describe someone who does nice things for …
Feb 15, 2016 · I'm looking for a word that can describe a person who does nice things for other people (e.g holding the door open, carrying someone's things) but only for self gain; this …
What is a good idiom for deceptive smile?
Mar 16, 2014 · Is there a good idiom that implies fake happiness in the same way 'crocodile tears' imply fake sadness?
A word for 'hiding strong emotions' - English Language & Usage …
May 4, 2022 · 0 No single word comes to mind other than already stated, so: "His practiced facade of insouciance enabled him to hide his strong emotions from others." facade An …