Definition of Pretintious
Pre*ten"tious (?), a. [Cf. F.
prétentieux. See Pretend.] Full of
pretension; disposed to lay claim to more than is one's; presuming;
assuming. -- Pre*ten"tious*ly, adv. -
- Pre*ten"tious*ness, n.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction
their song titles are pretentious in the context of their basic lyrics
- ostentatious; intended to impress others
her dress was obviously more pretentious than comfortable
- demanding of skill or daring
the challenge was pretentious and inherently dangerous
- in a pretentious manner
- the quality of pretension
- a lack of elegance due to pompousness
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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