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Pretentious

/pɹɪˈtɛnʃəs/

Intended to impress others; ostentatious.

📖 Definitions of "Pretentious"

adjective
  1. 1

    Intended to impress others; ostentatious.

    "Her dress was obviously more pretentious than comfortable."

  2. 2

    Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

    "Their song titles are pretentious in the context of their basic lyrics."

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