artificially
gb/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəli/ us/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəli/
B2
English
Senses
0 senses
adverb
B2
relation
1
not naturally; made by people
in a man-made way, not a natural way
Usage pattern:
artificially + [past_participle/adjective] (e.g., artificially lit/created)
Common mistake:
Learners may use *artificial* (adjective) when an adverb is needed: say “artificially lit,” not “artificial lit.”
Synonyms
synthetically (Emphasizes being made by chemical or industrial processes.)
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manually (Emphasizes direct human action rather than automation or natural processes.)
Antonyms
naturally (Happening without human intervention.)
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organically (Developing in a natural way over time.)
Collocations
artificially lit
|artificially created
|artificially produced
|artificially colored
|artificially flavored
|artificially grown
|artificially cooled
|artificially heated
|artificially aged
|artificially illuminated
Themes
daily_life
|science_technology
|nature_environment
Examples
- The pond was artificially stocked with fish to attract visitors.
- Because there were no windows, the room was artificially lit all day.
- They artificially cooled the warehouse to keep the fruit fresh.
Learner examples
- The flowers were artificially colored.
- This lake was artificially created.
adverb
B2
property
2
unnaturally; not genuine in manner
in a forced or fake way
Usage pattern:
artificially + [adjective] (e.g., artificially cheerful/polite)
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse with *artistically* (related to art). *Artificially* means “not natural,” not “in an artistic way.”
Synonyms
unnaturally (Focuses on being not normal or not natural.)
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affectedly (Suggests a deliberate, often irritatingly unnatural style.)
Antonyms
genuinely (Truly and sincerely.)
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naturally (In a relaxed, unforced way.)
Collocations
artificially cheerful
|artificially calm
|artificially polite
|artificially friendly
|artificially bright
|artificially youthful
|artificially enthusiastic
|artificially formal
Themes
emotions
|communication
Examples
- He sounded artificially upbeat, as if reading from a script.
- The dialogue felt artificially formal for a conversation between friends.
- She smiled, but it looked artificially fixed in place.
Learner examples
- He was artificially cheerful at work.
adverb
technical
C1
relation
3
by medical or technical intervention
using medical or scientific methods, not naturally
Usage pattern:
artificially + [past_participle] (e.g., artificially induced/ventilated/inseminated)
Common mistake:
In medical contexts, *artificially* often modifies a past participle: “artificially induced,” not “artificially induce.”
Synonyms
medically (More general; emphasizes medical context rather than the idea of ‘not natural’.)
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technologically (Emphasizes the use of technology rather than biological processes.)
Antonyms
naturally (Occurring without treatment or intervention.)
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spontaneously (Happening on its own, without being caused.)
Collocations
artificially induced
|artificially inseminated
|artificially fertilized
|artificially maintained
|artificially ventilated
|artificially supported
|artificially stimulated
Themes
health
|science_technology
Examples
- Labor was artificially induced because the pregnancy had gone past the due date.
- The patient was artificially ventilated overnight.
- Some crops are artificially fertilized to increase yields.
Learner examples
- The doctor artificially induced labor.
adverb
business
C1
relation
4
manipulated to be too high/low
changed on purpose so it is not real or fair
Usage pattern:
artificially + [adjective] (e.g., artificially high/low) / artificially + [past_participle] (e.g., artificially inflated)
Common mistake:
Not the same as *incorrectly*: something can be artificially high and still measured correctly—it is the situation that has been manipulated.
Synonyms
deliberately (Highlights intention, but does not always imply distortion of a ‘natural’ level.)
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manipulatively (Stronger; suggests unfair or deceptive influence.)
Antonyms
fairly (Reflecting real conditions without manipulation.)
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accurately (Matching the true level or situation.)
Collocations
artificially high
|artificially low
|artificially inflated
|artificially suppressed
|artificially boosted
|artificially constrained
|artificially cheap
|artificially expensive
Themes
business
|economics
|politics
Examples
- The price was kept artificially low through government subsidies.
- Their profits looked artificially high because costs were pushed into the next quarter.
- Demand was artificially boosted by a short-term discount campaign.
Learner examples
- The rent is artificially high in this area.
Grammar
Dictionary form
artificially
IPA
GB/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəli/
US/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəli/
Syllables & stress
ar - ti - fi - cially (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (fi)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: artificially
- Plural: artificiallies
Word family
Forms
artificiallies
noun
Core family
artificial
adjective A2
Advanced or less common
artificiality
noun
artifice
noun C1
Expressions
artificially high
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəli hˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
business
kept higher than it should be
higher than normal because something changed it
Examples
- House prices stayed artificially high while cheap credit was available.
- The test scores were artificially high because students had seen the questions before.
artificially induced
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəli ɪndˈust/
fixed phrase
technical
caused by medical intervention
made to happen by doctors or science
Examples
- She had an artificially induced labor at 41 weeks.
- The doctors placed him in an artificially induced coma to reduce brain swelling.
artificially inflated
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəli ɪnflˈeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
raised beyond its true value
made to seem bigger than it is
Examples
- The online reviews were artificially inflated by fake accounts.
- The budget looks artificially inflated because it includes one-time costs.
artificially inseminated
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəli ɪnsˈɛmənˌeɪtd/
fixed phrase
technical
made pregnant by medical method
made pregnant using a medical procedure
Examples
- The mare was artificially inseminated to improve breeding success.
- After several attempts, she became pregnant through being artificially inseminated.
artificially lit
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəli lˈɪt/
fixed phrase
lit by electric or man-made light
bright because of electric lights
Examples
- The plants were grown in an artificially lit room.
- They filmed the scene in an artificially lit studio.
artificially low
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəli lˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
business
kept lower than it should be
lower than normal because something changed it
Examples
- Interest rates were held artificially low for years.
- The company kept wages artificially low by hiring contractors instead of employees.
artificially sweetened
1/ˌɑɹtəfˈɪʃəli swˈitənd/
fixed phrase
sweetened with sugar substitutes
sweetened with non-sugar sweeteners
Examples
- He avoids artificially sweetened drinks because he dislikes the aftertaste.
- The label says the cereal is artificially sweetened.