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faux Synonyms

Another word for faux

Choosing another word for faux depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Made in imitation of a genuine or more expensive material; artificial or synthetic.

Usage Example

"She wore a warm winter coat lined with soft imitation fur."

Strongest
imitation
artificial
synthetic
Strong
simulated
fake
mock
ersatz

• adjective (Context 2)

Not genuine or sincere; feigned or affected.

Usage Example

"The politician offered an apology filled with feigned humility."

Strongest
feigned
affected
Strong
insincere
pretend
false
sham
phony
ersatz

Opposites of faux

The opposite of faux shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sincere
real
genuine
authentic
natural
earnest
heartfelt
See all opposites of faux

• Nearby Words

fauna
faust
faustus
faux
fauxhawk
fava
fava bean

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Faux. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/faux
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