phony

/ˈfoʊni/

🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables2

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

• Common vocabulary word
• Simple pronunciation

noun

1. A person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own.

"He claims to be a doctor, but he's nothing but a fast-talking phony."

2. A person who professes beliefs or opinions that they do not hold.

"He's such a phony, he doesn't believe half of what he says."

3. Anything fraudulent or fake.

Synonyms

adjective

1. Fraudulent; fake; having a misleading appearance.

"A good jeweler should be able to tell a real stone from a phony one."

Synonyms

≠ Antonyms

authentic genuine

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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