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pretentious
01
pretentiös, pretentiöst
attempting to appear intelligent, important, or something that one is not, so as to impress others
02
pretentiös, förmäten
trying too hard to get attention and impress others
03
pretentiös, snobbig
(of a display) tawdry or vulgar
pretentious
adj
pretend
v
pretentiously
adv
pretentiously
adv
pretentiousness
n
pretentiousness
n
unpretentious
adj
unpretentious
adj
Exempel
The restaurant's menu was overly pretentious, listing dishes with elaborate names.
The film was criticized for its pretentious dialogue and excessive symbolism.
She wore a pretentious outfit to the party, trying to stand out.
Her pretentious attitude made her seem insincere to her colleagues.
She avoided the pretentious café, preferring a more down-to-earth place.