Sophomoric
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /sɒfəˈmɒɹɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Sophomoric is an adjective meaning Of, relating to, or characteristic of a sophomore.
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of a sophomore.
More Meanings
- Conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature.
- Pretentious; inflated in style or manner.
Example Sentences
sophomoric affectation
The editors agree with that “and make that puerile, sophomoric, and jejune too,” says Beard.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bombastic, sophomoronic, sophiologic, sophiological, sophrological, sophistical.
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