pretentious
(pre-ten-tious)
3 syllables
Definition
adjective. attempting to impress by showing greater importance than is actually possessed.
Example Sentence
He used big words to sound smart, but it just seemed pretentious.
More Example Sentences
He spoke in a pretentious manner to seem smart.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Hear It! Say It! Write It!
pretentious
Rhymes
- contentious
- pretentious
- tendentious
- conscientious
- unpretentious