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Meaning of pretentious
pre•ten•tious
Pronunciation: (pri-ten'shus), [key]
— adj.
- full of pretense or pretension.
- characterized by assumption of dignity or importance.
- making an exaggerated outward show; ostentatious.
See also:
- pretentious (Thesaurus)