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faux Definition

faux ()

adjective

false or artificial faux ivory carvings

Etymology: Fr

faux Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • shimmer: A great vintage English faux pearl necklace, with creamy shimmering faux pearls, dating to circa 1952.
  • have: They have faux nuclear missiles in their holiday parades.
  • give: Gives a faux tangoed with the us little did the wait on.

Adjective modifier

  • tiny: This charming vintage evening bag has a stiffened cloth body, totally covered in tiny faux pearls, in a wonderful swirling design.
  • exclusive: As a footstool, an occasional seat or somewhere to park a tray, our exclusive faux cubes rises to the occasion every time.

Modifies a noun

  • suede: You could try mixing a tweed sofa in a modern design with a chair in faux suede or velvet.
  • pas: Want all to run smoothly, with no faux pas from her mother.
  • pa: My second faux pas were my Burberry check swimming trunks.
  • fur: Dry cleaners use a special texture solvent for faux fur.
  • pearl: A classic English faux pearl necklace dating to circa 1951.
  • ensemble: Groovy Gear features hip and happenin' wear such as bohemian retro duds, Boho Poncho and faux suede coat ensemble, Suddenly Suede.

Noun used with modifier

  • fashion: For a bit of a chuckle we want to know what is your fashion faux pas?
  • cream: A very cool cream faux leather clutch handbag dating to circa 1984.
  • hypertext: Theoretical Physics Hypertext faux pas These are the things not to do!
  • plastic: A great cool retro plastic faux pearl necklace, with a very long string of shimmering faux pearls, dating to circa 1968.
  • gold: A very cool gold faux leather box evening bag dating to circa 1959.
  • design: Another design faux pas from the usually intelligent Creative.

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