Pretentiously
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹɪˈtɛnʃəsliː/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Pretentiously is an adverb meaning In a manner with unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.
Meaning
In a manner with unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.
More Meanings
- Ostentatiously; in a manner intended to impress others.
- In a manner demanding of skill or daring.
Example Sentences
Little disappointed, then, she turned attention to "Chat of the Social World," gossip which exercised potent fascination upon the girl's intelligence. She devoured with more avidity than she had her food those pretentiously phrased chronicles of the snobocracy—[…]—distilling therefrom an acid envy that robbed her napoleon of all its flavor.
Antonyms for pretentiously
Common opposites include unpretentiously.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include portentously, arrogantly, posturingly, haughtily, self-importantly, pompously.
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