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pretentiously

adverb

In a pretentious manner

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Word Facts

Word length
13
Starts with
P
Ends with
Y
Contains
RE
Scrabble score
18

How it sounds

Pronunciation

pɹɪˈtɛnʃəsliː

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Meaning

Definitions

adverb

  1. In a pretentious manner

    “This author writes pretentiously”

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Example Sentences

This author writes pretentiously

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