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Meaning of
pretentiously
in English
pretentiously
us
//ˌpriːtɛnˈtiːəli//
uk
//ˌpriːtɛnˈtiːəsli//
#uncommon
Definitions
Adverb
with
exaggerated
self-importance
;
falsely
claiming
status
He
spoke
pretentiously
about
his
fake
accomplishments
.
in
a
showy
manner
to
impress
others
The
actress
walked
pretentiously
down
the
red
carpet
.