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  1. "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 …

  2. 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 …

  3. single word requests - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    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 …

  4. 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? …

  5. Word or phrase for fake appearance or posturing

    Aug 16, 2018 · Era todo fachada. (It was all facade). Cuidado con las fachadas bonitas. (Beware of beautiful facades). The concept that I'm looking for is usually used to express deception …

  6. 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), …

  7. 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 …

  8. 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?

  9. Word/phrase similar to bluster - English Language & Usage Stack …

    Jun 17, 2014 · facade - a false appearance that makes someone or something seem more pleasant or better than they really are [emphasis mine]. Slang fronting is probably better …

  10. epithet requests - One word for a person who pretends to be nice …

    Dec 10, 2015 · What is the exact word for someone who always pretends to be nice to someone's face but makes fun of them behind their back? When they are talking to you, they'll treat you …