Pretentious Meaning Simple. A pretentious country house. Of the nature of or constituting a portent.
Prɪˈtenʃəs trying to appear or sound more important or clever than you are especially in matters of art and literature. Made pretentious remarks about his education. Apr 01 2021 adjective.
Exciting wonder and awe.
From 15th c originally used without to. Definition of Pretentious acting as though more important valuable or special than is warranted Examples of Pretentious in a sentence The swindler was a pretentious man who claimed to be descended from royalty. While all three words mean given to excessive outward display. The present aspect of society is portentous of great change.
