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3 | 37% | 11 | Affectedly grand or overly formal | |
Affectedly Grand Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "PRETENTIOUS" which means:
- adjective
- • Making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
- • Intended to attract notice and impress others adjective satellite
- • (of a display) tawdry or vulgar
An example sentence would be:
- • "She always wears expensive jewelry to try to impress others, but i find it pretentious."
- • "The restaurant's decor is so pretentious, with its gold-plated everything and ostentatious chandeliers."
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New York Times20 Sep 1985 | Down 24 | |
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