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parvenue vs pretentious

pretentious vs parvenue

parvenue and pretentious both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
parvenue No Yes No No
pretentious No Yes No No
parvenue (adjective) pretentious (adjective)
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
Difference between parvenue and pretentious

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