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pretentious

adjective
/prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

Meaning

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.

Example Sentences

The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.

Synonyms

showy, ostentatious, pompous, affected, flashy

Antonyms

simple, modest, humble

Collocations

pretentious attitude, pretentious speech, pretentious behavior, pretentious style

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