faux

Definition

Fake or artificial.

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French faux. Doublet of false.

Example Sentences

• "He modernizes the faux-archaic “withouten wind, withouten tide” to the more pointed and concrete “without a breeze, without a tide.”"
• "Because mahoganies yield a supple fine-grained wood, they are often used as veneer wood. With proper technique and graining tools, all of these variations can be produced in faux wood."
• "Run grapes, either frozen, chilled, or room temperature, through your juicer for an incredible grape faux wine."