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pretentious
01
trying too hard to attract attention or impress others
Examples
The pretentious host constantly name‑dropped celebrities.
Her pretentious behavior made the gathering uncomfortable.
02
expressing exaggerated or unwarranted importance, value, or status
Examples
The pretentious language alienated most of the audience.
They built a pretentious mansion with gold‑plated gates.
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pretentiously
pretentiousness
unpretentious
pretentious
pretend
