# artificially

/ˌɑɹtəˈfɪʃəɫi/ (US) · /ˌɑːtɪfˈɪʃəlˌi/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/artificially
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 1. not naturally

adverb · CEFR B2

in a way that is not natural or is made by people.

For teachers: by means of human intervention or imitation rather than occurring through natural processes.

- The greenhouse is kept artificially warm so the tropical plants can grow in winter.
- The laboratory succeeded in creating an environment where diamonds could be grown artificially, mimicking the extreme pressure found deep within the Earth.

### 2. forced or false

adverb · CEFR B2

in a way that is forced or not sincere.

For teachers: in a manner that is contrived, forced, or insincere; often used to describe market prices or social behavior.

- The company kept its stock prices artificially high to attract more investors.
- The central bank intervened to keep interest rates artificially low, hoping to stimulate consumer spending during the economic downturn.

## Examples

- The flowers were artificially lit.
- The room felt cold because the air was artificially cooled.
- The landscape looked beautiful, but the trees were planted artificially to hide the factory.

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