Synonyms for

Faux

Verb / fɔ:ks / Another word for faux — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Faux means artificial or fake, usually used to describe something that is meant to look like something else.

Synonyms & similar words

imitation simulated false fake fake false imitation artificial mock pretend counterfeit simulated phony pseudo spurious bogus plastic man-made synthetic fabricated made-up unreal

Synonyms by register

Formal

artificial simulated counterfeit bogus

Informal

fake phony sham not real

Literary

feigned mock apocryphal

Antonyms

real genuine authentic actual true legitimate natural

Common collocations

  • faux leather
  • faux fur
  • faux pas
  • faux finish
  • faux marble
  • faux wood
  • faux diamond

Word family

adjective faux

Usage note

Faux is a French loanword used as an adjective, typically preceding a noun to indicate something is artificial or imitation. It is commonly used in fashion and interior design contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The faux flowers looked real from a distance.
  2. She bought a faux diamond ring for dress-up.
  3. The restaurant served faux meat burgers for vegetarians.
  4. The faux leather jacket was cheaper than the real one.
  5. She painted her walls with faux marble.

Quotes

  • 'Faux' is French for 'fake', but it sounds classier in French, doesn't it? - Ellen DeGeneres
  • The world is full of knockoffs and faux products. - Pharrell Williams
  • I know there are faux pas, but I still say 'f**k you'. - Madonna

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