Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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parvenue | No | Yes | No | No |
pretentious | No | Yes | No | No |
parvenue (adjective) | pretentious (adjective) |
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of or characteristic of a parvenu | making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction |
characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position | intended to attract notice and impress others |
(of a display) tawdry or vulgar |