pretentious
/pɹɪˈtɛnʃəs/adjective
Intended to impress others; ostentatious.
Example sentences
- “Her dress was obviously more pretentious than comfortable.”
- “Their song titles are pretentious in the context of their basic lyrics.”
Featured as word of the day on October 6, 2026.
Related words
prevailTo be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.pretenseA false or hypocritical profession.prevalentWidespread or preferred.presumeTo perform, do (something) without authority; to lay claim to without permission.priceThe cost required to gain possession of something.prestigiousOf high prestige.