Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Pretentious.
Pretentious - as an adjective
Making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
Example: "A pretentious country house"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unpretentious15Intended to attract notice and impress others
Example: "An ostentatious sable coat"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ostentatious12Pretentious - as an adjective satellite
Example Sentences
"She always wears expensive jewelry to try to impress others, but I find it pretentious."
"The restaurant's decor is so pretentious, with its gold-plated everything and ostentatious chandeliers."
"His pretentious mannerisms are really off-putting to many people."
"The artist was criticized for his pretentious and obscure paintings that seemed to have no meaning."
"I can't stand her pretentious speeches that are filled with empty, pretentious words."
Word Game Points
Is PRETENTIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pretentious is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PRETENTIOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is PRETENTIOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pretentious is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPRETENTIOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is PRETENTIOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pretentious is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPRETENTIOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
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