
Pretensive
UK
/prɪˈtɛnsɪv/
US
/prɪˈtɛn.sɪv/

Translation pretensive into russian
pretensive
AdjectiveUK
/prɪˈtɛnsɪv/
US
/prɪˈtɛn.sɪv/
His pretensive smile did not fool anyone.
Его притворная улыбка никого не обманула.
Definitions
pretensive
AdjectiveUK
/prɪˈtɛnsɪv/
US
/prɪˈtɛn.sɪv/
Characterized by an attempt to impress others by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
Her pretensive manner at the party made it clear she was trying to fit in with the elite crowd.
Relating to or involving pretense or a false show of something.
The pretensive display of wealth was meant to deceive the investors.