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pretentiously

UK
/prɪˈtɛnʃəsli/
US
/prɪˈtɛnʃəsli/

Translations

pretentiouslyadverb
UK
/prɪˈtɛnʃəsli/
US
/prɪˈtɛnʃəsli/
He spoke pretentiously about his travels, trying to impress everyone at the party.
Il parlait prétentieusement de ses voyages, essayant d’impressionner tout le monde à la fête.
Additional translations
pompeusementNuance de style plus soutenu ou ironique, selon le contexte.
Synonyms
ostentatiously
affectedly
pompously
grandiosely
showily

Definitions

pretentiouslyadverb
In a manner that attempts to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
He spoke pretentiously about his travels, trying to impress everyone at the party.
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