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pretentiously

pre·ten·tious
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pri-ten-shuh s]
    • /prɪˈtɛn ʃəs/
    • /prɪˈten.ʃəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pri-ten-shuh s]
    • /prɪˈtɛn ʃəs/

Definitions of pretentiously word

  • adjective pretentiously characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved: a pretentious, self-important waiter. 1
  • adjective pretentiously making an exaggerated outward show; ostentatious. 1
  • adjective pretentiously full of pretense or pretension; having no factual basis; false. 1
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Origin of pretentiously

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; earlier pretensious. See pretense, -ious

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Parts of speech for Pretentiously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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pretentiously popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for pretentiously

adv pretentiously

  • airily — in a jaunty or high-spirited manner
  • boastfully — given to or characterized by boasting.
  • conceitedly — having an excessively favorable opinion of one's abilities, appearance, etc.
  • haughtily — disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious: haughty aristocrats; a haughty salesclerk.
  • loftily — extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains.

adverb pretentiously

  • affectedly — assumed artificially; unnatural; feigned: affected sophistication; an affected British accent.
  • disdainfully — full of or showing disdain; scornful.
  • egotistically — In an egotistic manner.
  • exaggeratedly — To an excessive degree; in an exaggerated manner.
  • flamboyantly — In a flamboyant manner.
All 18 Synonyms of pretentiously

Antonyms for pretentiously

adv pretentiously

  • chastely — refraining from sexual intercourse that is regarded as contrary to morality or religion; virtuous.
  • coolly — moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening.
  • demurely — characterized by shyness and modesty; reserved.
  • diffidently — lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy.
  • modestly — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.

adverb pretentiously

All 7 Antonyms of pretentiously

Related words

  • affect

    If something affects a person or thing, it influences them or causes them to change in some way.

  • genteel

    belonging or suited to polite society.

  • glitzy

    pretentiously or tastelessly showy: a glitzy gown.

  • high-flown

    extravagant in aims, pretensions, etc.

  • moderne

    pretentiously modern; striving to appear modern but lacking style or conviction.

  • officialese

    a style of language used in some official statements, often criticized for its use of polysyllabic jargon and obscure, pretentiously wordy phrasing.
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