Monumental vs Pretentious - What's the difference?
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In the manner of a monument.
Large, grand and imposing. Fitting to be a monument to someone or something.
Taking a great amount of time and effort to complete.
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Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.
Ostentatious; intended to impress others.
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Monumental is a related term of pretentious.
As adjectives the difference between monumental and pretentious
is that monumental is in the manner of a monument while pretentious is marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.monumental
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Adjective
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- "a monumental task"
pretentious
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*Adjective
(en adjective)- Their song titles are pretentious in the context of their basic lyrics.
- Her dress was obviously more pretentious than comfortable.
