pretentious

• Qualifie une personne ou une chose qui cherche à paraître plus importante, plus intelligente ou plus cultivée qu'elle ne l'est réellement, souvent de manière affectée ou ostentatoire.

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.

   prétentieux (sens : chercher à impressionner)

   • 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.

   Synonymesaffectedartificialconceitedgrandioseostentatiousphonypompousshowy

   Antonymesgenuinehumblemodestnaturalsincereunpretentious

2. Showy or ostentatiousB2formal

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

   Ostentatoire ou prétentieux

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

   Synonymesaffectedconspicuousextravagantflamboyantflashygrandioseostentatiouspompousshowytawdry

   Antonymeshumblemodestplainsimpleunassuming