I know that both facade and façade are valid in British English. Is that also true for American English? Or should facade be used when writing something for American customers? This is …

Mar 30, 2022 · facade \ fə-ˈsäd \ Merriam-Webster definition: a false, superficial, or artificial appearance or effect Its original meaning is the face of a building, but you will probably …

Feb 6, 2016 · What would describe someone who puts on a façade of stupidity, but is actually much smarter than they appear? I would say that this is the oppposite of pretentious. I have …

Dec 10, 2015 · What is the exact word for someone who always pretends to be nice to someone's face but makes fun of them behind their back? When they are talking to you, they'll treat you …

Feb 19, 2014 · I want to know a word that describes the phenomenon of something being both beautiful and terrible at the same time, like a tsunami or the eye of a tornado.

Feb 15, 2016 · I'm looking for a word that can describe a person who does nice things for other people (e.g holding the door open, carrying someone's things) but only for self gain; this …

Mar 17, 2015 · I'm trying to find the correct English word to describe a body of literature that is fiction in essence, but all background like places, circumstances, organizations, etc. is actually …

Nov 28, 2014 · Is there a single word that means "just for show", meaning that someone is doing something outwardly to trick the world into thinking they are something that they are not?

Aug 9, 2011 · What's the term for people who cause accidents so that they can step in, save the day and look like a hero?

What do you call a firm used as a public front to hide an illegal operation? This would be a term for, for e.g., A law firm used to hide a money laundering operation; A DVD corner shop where …