pretentious

• Describe a alguien o algo que intenta parecer más importante, inteligente o culto de lo que realmente es.

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.

   Pretensioso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaffectedartificialconceitedgrandioseostentatiousphonypompousshowy

   Antónimosgenuinehumblemodestnaturalsincereunpretentious

2. Showy or ostentatiousB2formal

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

   Pretencioso, ostentoso

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

   Sinónimosaffectedconspicuousextravagantflamboyantflashygrandioseostentatiouspompousshowytawdry

   Antónimoshumblemodestplainsimpleunassuming