pretentiously

• Adverb, das ein Verhalten oder einen Stil beschreibt, der durch den Versuch gekennzeichnet ist, auf andere Eindruck zu machen, indem man sich wichtiger, klüger oder kultivierter darstellt, als man tatsächlich ist. Oft impliziert es übertriebene oder falsche Größe.

An adverb describing behavior or style that is characterized by an attempt to impress others by appearing more important, intelligent, or cultured than one actually is. It often implies a sense of exaggerated or false grandeur.

1. In a showy or affected mannerC1formal

   In a way that tries to appear more important, intelligent, or cultured than is actually the case.

   Prätentiös

   • He spoke pretentiously about his art collection.
   • She dressed pretentiously for the casual dinner party.
   • The restaurant was decorated pretentiously with gold leaf and velvet.

   Synonymeaffectedlybombasticallygrandioselyostentatiouslypompouslyshowilytheatrically

   Antonymehumblymodestlyplainly