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