pretentious

• يصف شخصًا أو شيئًا يحاول أن يبدو أكثر أهمية أو ذكاءً أو ثقافةً مما هو عليه في الحقيقة، أو يتصنع الرقي والتفوق. ومن معانيه أيضًا التكلف والتفاخر في الأسلوب أو المظهر.

Describes someone or something that tries to appear more important, intelligent, or cultured than is actually the case.

1. Attempting to impressB2formal

   Trying to appear more important, intelligent, or cultured than one actually is.

   متَفَاصِح

   • His pretentious remarks about art annoyed everyone.
   • She wore a pretentious designer dress just to show off.
   • The restaurant's pretentious menu descriptions were laughable.

   المرادفاتaffectedartificialconceitedgrandioseostentatiousphonypompousshowy

   الأضدادgenuinehumblemodestnaturalsincereunpretentious

2. Showy or ostentatiousB2formal

   Characterized by an exaggerated display of wealth, knowledge, or style.

   متَفَاخِر

   • The pretentious decor of the mansion was overwhelming.
   • He gave a pretentious speech filled with obscure references.
   • Their pretentious lifestyle was funded by debt.

   المرادفاتaffectedconspicuousextravagantflamboyantflashygrandioseostentatiouspompousshowytawdry

   الأضدادhumblemodestplainsimpleunassuming