pretentious
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[edit] English
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- prætentious (rare, pedantic or humorous)
[edit] Etymology
From Latin praetensus 'false or hypocritical profession' (past participle of praetendō); via Middle French pretensse "putting forth a claim"
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[edit] Adjective
pretentious (comparative more pretentious, superlative most pretentious)
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- Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction
- Their song titles are pretentious in the context of their basic lyrics.
- Ostentatious; intended to impress others
- Her dress was obviously more pretentious than comfortable.
[edit] Synonyms
- poseur
- See also Wikisaurus:arrogant
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[edit] Translations
marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction
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[edit] References
- Notes:
- ^ The Concise Oxford English Dictionary [Eleventh Edition]

