Portentious vs Pretentious - What's the difference?
portentious | pretentious |
Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.
Ostentatious; intended to impress others.
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As an adjective pretentious is
marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.portentious
Not English
Portentious has no English definition. It may be misspelled.English words similar to 'portentious':
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(en adjective)- Their song titles are pretentious in the context of their basic lyrics.
- Her dress was obviously more pretentious than comfortable.
