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Important vs Pretentious - What's the difference?

important | pretentious |


As adjectives the difference between important and pretentious

is that important is important while pretentious is marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

Pretensive vs Pretentious - What's the difference?

pretensive | pretentious |

Pretensive is often a misspelling of pretentious.


Pretensive has no English definition.

As an adjective pretentious is

marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

Palatial vs Pretentious - What's the difference?

palatial | pretentious | Related terms |

Palatial is a related term of pretentious.


As adjectives the difference between palatial and pretentious

is that palatial is of or relating to a palace while pretentious is marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

Imposing vs Pretentious - What's the difference?

imposing | pretentious | Related terms |

Imposing is a related term of pretentious.


As adjectives the difference between imposing and pretentious

is that imposing is magnificent and impressive because of appearance, size, stateliness or dignity while pretentious is marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

As a verb imposing

is .

Big vs Pretentious - What's the difference?

big | pretentious | Synonyms |

Big is a synonym of pretentious.


As a noun big

is a biological insulation garment; an air-tight, full-body suit intended to prevent the spread of contaminants.

As an adjective pretentious is

marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

Pretentious vs Large - What's the difference?

pretentious | large | Related terms |

Pretentious is a related term of large.


As adjectives the difference between pretentious and large

is that pretentious is marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction while large is of considerable or relatively great size or extent.

As a noun large is

(music|obsolete) an old musical note, equal to two longas, four breves, or eight semibreves.

Showy vs Pretentious - What's the difference?

showy | pretentious | Related terms |

Showy is a related term of pretentious.


As adjectives the difference between showy and pretentious

is that showy is (sometimes|derogatory) calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye while pretentious is marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

Distinguished vs Pretentious - What's the difference?

distinguished | pretentious | Related terms |

Distinguished is a related term of pretentious.


As adjectives the difference between distinguished and pretentious

is that distinguished is celebrated, well-known or eminent because of past achievements; prestigious while pretentious is marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

As a verb distinguished

is (distinguish).

Sumptuous vs Pretentious - What's the difference?

sumptuous | pretentious | Related terms |


As adjectives the difference between sumptuous and pretentious

is that sumptuous is magnificent, luxurious, splendid while pretentious is marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

Pretentious vs Moralistic - What's the difference?

pretentious | moralistic |


As adjectives the difference between pretentious and moralistic

is that pretentious is marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction while moralistic is characteristic of or relating to a narrow-minded concern of the morals of others; self-righteous.

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