Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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grandiose | No | Yes | No | No |
pretentious | No | Yes | No | No |
grandiose (adjective) | pretentious (adjective) |
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impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval | making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction |
affectedly genteel; to carry an air of affected importance; to be snobbish and haughty | intended to attract notice and impress others |
(of a display) tawdry or vulgar |