pretentious
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/pɹɪˈtɛnʃəs/
English
Definitions
adjective
- Intended to impress others; ostentatious.“Her dress was obviously more pretentious than comfortable.”
- 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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