pretentiously
pretentiously · more pretentiously · most pretentiously
In a manner with unwarranted claim to importance or distinctionIn a manner with unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.
/pɹɪˈtɛnʃəsliː/
» Don't talk so pretentiously!
Meaning
3 sensesIn a manner with unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.
in a pretentious manner
Ostentatiously; in a manner intended to impress others.
In a manner demanding of skill or daring.
Examples
1 sentencesDon't talk so pretentiously!
Translations
4 languagesForms
more pretentiously, most pretentiously| Comparative | more pretentiously Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most pretentiously |
regular
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb