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Main Entry: pre·ten·tious
Pronunciation: pri-'ten(t)-sh&s
Function: adjective
Etymology: French prétentieux, from prétention pretension, from Medieval Latin praetention-, praetentio, from Latin praetendere
1 : characterized by pretension : as a : making usually unjustified or excessive claims (as of value or standing) [the pretentious fraud who assumes a love of culture that is alien to him -- Richard Watts] b : expressive of affected, unwarranted, or exaggerated importance, worth, or stature [pretentious language] [pretentious houses]
2 : making demands on one's skill, ability, or means : AMBITIOUS [the pretentious daring of the Green Mountain Boys in crossing the lake -- Amer. Guide Series: Vt.]
synonym see SHOWY
- pre·ten·tious·ly adverb
- pre·ten·tious·ness noun