What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
factitious
Example
The smile on her face seemed factitious and forced. [factitious: adjective]
Example
He had a factitious charm that was off-putting to many people. [factitious: adjective]
artificial
Example
The flowers in the vase were artificial and made of plastic. [artificial: adjective]
Example
Her laugh sounded artificial and forced. [artificial: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Artificial is more commonly used than factitious in everyday language, and is more versatile in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between factitious and artificial?
Factitious is a more formal word than artificial, and is typically used in more academic or technical contexts.
