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pretentious

/pɹiˈtɛnʃəs/ · 11 letters · 9 distinct letters

  1. adjective

    making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction

    a pretentious country house

  2. adjective

    intended to attract notice and impress others

    an ostentatious sable coat

  3. adjective

    (of a display) tawdry or vulgar

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