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   pretentious

   /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

   adjective

   • 1. attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed: "pretentious art films"

   Word Origin mid 19th century: from French prétentieux, from prétention (see pretension1).

   Derivatives

   • 1. pretentiously adverb
   • 2. pretentiousness noun

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   The meaning of PRETENTIOUS is characterized by pretension. How to use pretentious in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Pretentious.

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   PRETENTIOUS definition: 1. trying to appear or sound more important or clever than you are, especially in matters of art…. Learn more.

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   Pretentious definition: characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved. See examples of PRETENTIOUS used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPRETENTIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you say that someone or something is pretentious, you mean that they try to seem important or significant, but you do not think that they are.

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   adjective. intended to attract notice and impress others. synonyms: ostentatious. flaunty. inclined to flaunt.

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   adjective. characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved: a pretentious, self-important waiter. Synonyms: pompous. making an exaggerated outward show; ostentatious. Synonyms: showy. full of pretense or pretension; having no factual basis; false. pretentious. / prɪˈtɛnʃəs / adjective.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › pretentiousMeaning of pretentious – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   PRETENTIOUS definition: trying to seem more important or clever than you really are: . Learn more.