pretentious

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From French prétentieux < prétention < Latin praetensus (false or hypocritical profession), past participle of praetendō.

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pretentious (comparative more pretentious, superlative most pretentious)

Positive
pretentious

Comparative
more pretentious

Superlative
most pretentious

  1. Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction
    Their song titles are pretentious in the context of their basic lyrics.
  2. Ostentatious; intended to impress others
    Her dress was obviously more pretentious than comfortable.

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  1. ^ The Concise Oxford English Dictionary [Eleventh Edition]