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pretentiousOne entry found for pretentious. Main Entry: pre·ten·tiousPronunciation: pri-'ten(t)-sh&s Function: adjective Etymology: French prétentieux, from prétention pretension, from Medieval Latin pretention-, pretentio, from Latin praetendere 1 : characterized by pretension : as a : making usually unjustified or excessive claims (as of value or standing) <the pretentious fraud who assumes a love of culture that is alien to him -- Richard Watts> b : expressive of affected, unwarranted, or exaggerated importance, worth, or stature <pretentious language> <pretentious houses> 2 : making demands on one's skill, ability, or means : AMBITIOUS <the pretentious daring of the Green Mountain Boys in crossing the lake -- American Guide Series: Vermont> synonym see SHOWY - pre·ten·tious·ly adverb - pre·ten·tious·ness noun
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