Pretentious

adjective

/pɹɪˈtɛnʃəs/

Word Frequency: 0.9

Definitions

1.adjectiveIntended to impress others; ostentatious.

"Her dress was obviously more pretentious than comfortable."

2.adjectiveMarked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

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

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