pretentious
(pre-ten-tious)
3 syllables
Definition
adjective. showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction
Example Sentence
He used big words to sound smart, but it just seemed pretentious.
Synonyms
snobbish; conceited; fancy; opulent
Antonyms
earthy; humble; simple; unaffected; unpretentious
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Rhymes
- contentious
- pretentious
- tendentious
- conscientious
- unpretentious