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Pretentious

Definition:

adjective

1. attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, or style than is actually possessed.

2. characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved.

Senses:

Sense 1: Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance.

Example sentence: Her pretentious behavior at the party fooled no one.

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Sense 2: Characterized by assumption of dignity or importance.

Example sentence: The art exhibition was filled with pretentious works that lacked genuine creativity.

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