pretentious

• Описывает кого-то или что-то, что пытается казаться более важным, умным или культурным, чем есть на самом деле.

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.

   Претенциозный

   • 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.

   Synonymsaffectedartificialconceitedgrandioseostentatiousphonypompousshowy

   Antonymsgenuinehumblemodestnaturalsincereunpretentious

2. Showy or ostentatiousB2formal

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

   Претенциозный

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

   Synonymsaffectedconspicuousextravagantflamboyantflashygrandioseostentatiouspompousshowytawdry

   Antonymshumblemodestplainsimpleunassuming