PRETENTIOUS

/pɹɪˈtɛnʃəs/ Scrabble 13 Words With Friends 16

Definition

  1. adjective making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction.
  2. adjective intended to attract notice and impress others. — synonyms: ostentatious
  3. adjective (of a display) tawdry or vulgar. — synonyms: ostentatious

Examples

  • “Her dress was obviously more pretentious than comfortable.”
  • “Their song titles are pretentious in the context of their basic lyrics.”

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