affected /əˈfɛktɪd/adjective 5noun 1forms 4 adjective5 •changed in some way as a result of somethingThe affected products had to be recalled. •Resulting from a mostly negative physical effect or transformation. •Simulated in order to impress.He spoke with an affected English accent.The affected articulation of his opinions made it challenging to discern his true stance. •Emotionally moved; touched. •(no longer used) adfected. noun1 •Someone affected, as by a disease. formsaffecteds · more affected · affectedest · most affected