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Pretentiously

Definition

Adverb: In a manner that is characterized by showing off, exaggerated importance, or claiming superiority.

Sense 1: Showing off

Example sentence: She pretentiously flaunted her expensive designer handbag and talked about her lavish vacation.

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Sense 2: Exaggerated importance

Example sentence: The CEO pretentiously addressed the employees as if he were the ultimate authority on the company's success.

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Sense 3: Claiming superiority

Example sentence: The snobbish professor pretentiously dismissed his students' ideas, considering himself intellectually superior.

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