pretentious

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of pretentious with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

pretentious

(adjective)

Meaning

attempting to impress by showing off

Example

"The pretentious art gallery displayed works only for show."

Synonyms

ostentatiousshowyaffectated

Antonyms

modestunpretentioushumble