pretentious

• 形容某人或某事物试图显得比实际更重要、更聪明或更有文化，常带有做作、炫耀的意味。

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.

   自命不凡

   • 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.

   同义词affectedartificialconceitedgrandioseostentatiousphonypompousshowy

   反义词genuinehumblemodestnaturalsincereunpretentious

2. Showy or ostentatiousB2formal

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

   矫饰的

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

   同义词affectedconspicuousextravagantflamboyantflashygrandioseostentatiouspompousshowytawdry

   反义词humblemodestplainsimpleunassuming