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1Pretentious-Wrathfulby sharmistha9327 termsNovember 2, 2008
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pretentious definitions
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1pompous, self-important138 sets
2pretending to be important, intelligent or cultured53 sets
3making an extravagant outward show, self-important42 sets
4intended to attract notice and impress others34 sets
5showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction33 sets
6done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably; making demands on one's skill or abilities, ambitious28 sets
7making ridiculous claims28 sets
8(adj.) done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably; making demands on one's skill or abilities, ambitious26 sets
9done for show, striving to make a big impression23 sets
10making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction22 sets
11done for show20 sets
12pompous; self-important19 sets
13pretending to be important, intelligent, or cultured18 sets
14characterized by assumption of dignity or importance17 sets
15showy16 sets
16n. claiming dignity or importance, esp. when undeserved14 sets
17self-important13 sets
18affectedly grand; ostentatious13 sets
19drawing undeserved or inappropriate attention to oneself; showy13 sets
20inflated, ostentatious, affected12 sets
21showy; making ridiculous claims; excessively ambitious9 sets
22pompous9 sets
23claiming or pretending increased importance9 sets
24claiming an undeserved distinction8 sets
25ostentatious8 sets
26unassuming, unaffected, modest8 sets
27(adj) pretending to be important, intelligent or cultured8 sets
28adj.; affectedly grand, acting superior, ostentatious7 sets
29ostentatious; pompous; making unjustified claims; overambitious7 sets
30adj. marked by pretense, conceit, or display.7 sets
31self important7 sets
32making an extravagant outward show7 sets
33(adj) done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably; making demands on one's skill or abilities, ambitious6 sets
34creating an appearance of importance or demanding merit when undeserved6 sets
35adj. claiming an undeserved distinction; affectedly grand6 sets
36pretending to be important6 sets
37showy, boastful, trying to appear important or superior6 sets
38(adjective) showy; pompous; claiming unjustified distinction.6 sets
39ostentatious; showy; pompous; making unjustified claims; overambitious; ex. pretentious films that claim to be art6 sets
40definition: done for show striving to make a big impression claiming merit or position unjustifiably making demands on one's skill or abilities ambitious synonyms: inflated ostentatious affected antonyms: unassuming unaffected modest6 sets