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Opulent vs Pretentious - What's the difference?

opulent | pretentious | Related terms |

Opulent is a related term of pretentious.


As adjectives the difference between opulent and pretentious

is that opulent is luxuriant, and ostentatiously magnificent while pretentious is marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.

opulent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Luxuriant, and ostentatiously magnificent.
  • Rich, sumptuous and extravagant.
  • pretentious

    English

    Alternative forms

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    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.
  • Their song titles are pretentious in the context of their basic lyrics.
  • Ostentatious; intended to impress others.
  • Her dress was obviously more pretentious than comfortable.

    Synonyms

    * poseur * See also

    Antonyms

    * unpretentious

    Derived terms

    * pretentiously * pretentiousness

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