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What is a synonym for pretentious?

Here are some synonyms for pretentious, depending on the specific nuance you want to convey:

General Synonyms:

* Affected

* Pompous

* Grandiose

* Ostentatious

* Showy

* Arrogant

* Smug

* Self-important

* Superficial

* Insincere

More specific synonyms:

* Snobbish: Emphasizing a sense of superiority.

* Affectedly sophisticated: Trying too hard to appear refined.

* Highfalutin: Using unnecessarily complex language.

* Overblown: Exaggerated or inflated.

* Meretricious: Flashy but ultimately lacking substance.

The best synonym will depend on the context and the specific shade of meaning you want to convey.

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