Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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pretentious | No | Yes | No | No |
parvenu | Yes | Yes | No | No |
pretentious (noun) | parvenu (noun) |
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a person who has suddenly risen to a higher economic status but has not gained social acceptance of others in that class |
pretentious (adjective) | parvenu (adjective) |
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making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction | of or characteristic of a parvenu |
intended to attract notice and impress others | characteristic of someone who has risen economically or socially but lacks the social skills appropriate for this new position |
(of a display) tawdry or vulgar |