Minauderie is a French term that refers to affected delicacy or coyness. It can also describe an act of frivolous pretense. Synonyms for minauderie include affectedness, coquetry, pretension, ostentation, artifice, and showiness. The term can also be associated with insincerity or a lack of genuineness. Other synonyms may include artificiality, superficiality, and insipidity. Minauderie is often used in reference to exaggerated behavior or calculated actions meant to impress or manipulate others. As a descriptor, it can be used to convey critique or judgment, and it is often associated with stereotypically feminine behavior.