"I have my scruples, dear," she replied, affecting a prim manner.

He was a dandy until his mid-20's, when he affected a manner of dress that never wavered in the 65 years I knew him.

Many Senators affect, or prefer, a democratic manner, and are known to staff members by first names.

So he tried to affect a cheery manner; but in his heart was a black resolve that she should yet pay for this.

He was a haughty beanpole who dressed with great elegance and affected a foppish manner.

He still carried himself in an erect, military fashion, and affected a severe manner.

Briefly, she looked hurt, but tried to affect a sultry manner with him.

He often affects a bemused manner with his comrades, enjoying his time spent with "little people."

The book affects a tough, down-to-earth manner: the blue-collar guide to hammering stories together.

Everybody aboard was trying to affect a casual manner that had to be outrageously faked.