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Definitions of pretentious:

  • adjective:   making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
    Example: "A pretentious country house"
  • adjective:   intended to attract notice and impress others
  • adjective:   of a display that is tawdry or vulgar


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