pretentious
adjectiveHow many syllables in pretentious?
There are 4 syllables in the word pretentious.How to pronounce pretentious:
Definition of pretentious:
- pretentious (adjective):
- characterized by pretension such as
- making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction.
Synonyms for pretentious:
bumptiousvainglorioushighfalutinpompoussnobbishsupercilioustastelesspresumptuoussesquipedalianproudShow 13 more
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