sophomoric

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English[edit]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (UK) IPA(key): /sɒfəˈmɒɹɪk/, /sɒfəˈmɔːɹɪk/
  • (US) IPA(key): /sɑf(ə)ˈmɑɹɪk/, /sɑf(ə)ˈmɔːɹɪk/

Etymology[edit]

sophomore +‎ -ic

Adjective[edit]

sophomoric (comparative more sophomoric, superlative most sophomoric)

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a sophomore
  2. conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
  3. pretentious; inflated in style or manner
    sophomoric affectation

Derived terms[edit]

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