English Explanatory Dictionary

pretentiously

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In a manner with unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.
  2. Ostentatiously; in a manner intended to impress others.
  3. In a manner demanding of skill or daring.

Pronunciation

/pɹɪˈtɛnʃəsliː/ /pɹəˈtɛnʃəsliː/ /pɹiːˈtɛnʃəsliː/

Word forms

pretentiously more pretentiously most pretentiously

Etymology

From pretentious + -ly.

Related words

pretentious pretentiousness
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