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Showy vs Pretentious - What's the difference?

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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.

showy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • (sometimes, derogatory) calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye
    • Synonyms
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    Hyponyms

    * slutty

    Derived terms

    * showiness

    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

    Related terms

    * pretend * pretender * pretense * pretension

    References

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