October 6, 2026
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.”
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.