pretentiously

• Наречие, описывающее поведение или стиль, характеризующиеся попыткой произвести впечатление на других, выставляя себя более важным, умным или культурным, чем на самом деле. Часто подразумевает преувеличенное или ложное величие.

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.

   Претенциозно

   • 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.

   Synonymsaffectedlybombasticallygrandioselyostentatiouslypompouslyshowilytheatrically

   Antonymshumblymodestlyplainly