pretentiously

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Frequentie: Zeer Hoog

Vertaling

adv.Op een pretentieus manier; op een manier die bedoeld is om anderen te imponeren; op een manier die kunstmatig of gespeeld is.

Uitdrukkingen & Collocaties

pretentiously intellectual

pretentieus intellectueel

pretentiously polite

pretentieus beleefd

pretentiously casual

pretentieus informeel

pretentiously modest

pretentieus bescheiden

pretentiously concerned

pretentieus bezorgd

pretending pretentiously

pretenderend pretentieus

pretentiously affected

pretentieus beïnvloed

pretentiously superior

pretentieus superieur

pretentiously vague

pretentieus vaag

pretentiously dramatic

pretentieus dramatisch

Voorbeeldzinnen

he pretended to understand the complex theory, but he was doing so pretentiously.

she arranged the flowers pretentiously, trying to appear more sophisticated.

the gallery owner spoke pretentiously about the artist's "unique vision."

he dressed pretentiously in a suit and tie, despite the casual setting.

she laughed pretentiously at the comedian's jokes, clearly trying to impress.

he offered his help pretentiously, wanting to show off his skills.

the critic wrote pretentiously, using overly complex language.

she pretended to enjoy the concert, but her behavior was pretentiously bored.

he acted pretentiously concerned about the environment, despite his wasteful habits.

the restaurant's menu described the dishes pretentiously, using flowery prose.

she posed pretentiously for the photograph, angling her face just so.

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