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Pretentiously

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Adverb

1. pretentiously

in a pretentious manner

Example Sentences:
'this author writes pretentiously'

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Pretentiously

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adjective
1. 
making claim to distinction or importance, esp undeservedly
2. 
having or creating a deceptive outer appearance of great worth; ostentatious

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Pretentiously

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adjective
1. 
making claims, explicit or implicit, to some distinction, importance, dignity, or excellence
2. 
affectedly grand; ostentatious

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Pretentiously

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adj.
1. Claiming that or behaving as if one is important or deserving of merit when such is not the case: a pretentious socialite.
2. Showing or betraying an attitude of superiority: made pretentious remarks about his education.
3. Marked by an extravagant or presumptuous outward show; ostentatious: a pretentious house. See Synonyms at showy.

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