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pretentiously

UK
/prɪˈtɛnʃəsli/
US
/prɪˈtɛnʃəsli/

Translations

pretentiouslyadverb
UK
/prɪˈtɛnʃəsli/
US
/prɪˈtɛnʃəsli/
He spoke pretentiously about his achievements.
Он говорил претенциозно о своих достижениях.
Synonyms
ostentatiously
showily
grandiosely
pompously
affectedly

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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