What is another word for affectedly clever?
Pronunciation: [ɐfˈɛktɪdlɪ klˈɛvə] (IPA) 
Affectedly clever is a phrase used to describe someone who tries too hard to appear intelligent or witty. There are various synonyms for this phrase, such as pretentious, contrived, ostentatious, affected, and smug. Pretentious refers to someone who claims to have more knowledge or talent than they actually possess, while contrived implies that something is forced and lacking authenticity. Ostentatious refers to someone who shows off their intelligence or wit in a flashy, showy way, while affected implies that someone is intentionally being insincere or putting on airs. Lastly, smug refers to someone who is self-righteous and overly pleased with themselves due to their intelligence or wit.
