/pʁe.tɑ̃.sjø/
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pretentious, conceited
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He is a bit pretentious, but you get used to it in the end.
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The restaurant is pretty, but its menu is pretentious.
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She is not conceited despite her success.
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I find this film pretentious and boring.
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Do not be conceited, anybody can do that.
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