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pretentious vs showy

showy vs pretentious

pretentious and showy both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pretentious No Yes No No
showy No Yes No No
pretentious (adjective) showy (adjective)
making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense
intended to attract notice and impress others (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
(of a display) tawdry or vulgar marked by ostentation but often tasteless
displaying brilliance and virtuosity
Difference between pretentious and showy

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