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pedantic (adj)
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showy about knowledge
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ped, paedere The professor greatly annoyed his students by pedantically discussing hard topics. |
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grandiose (adj)
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pretentious; ridiculously exaggerated
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grandis Actors in a musical wear grandiose make-up. |
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bombastic (adj)
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pompous; using inflated language
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The young boy used bombastic language to express his feelings. |
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braggart (n)
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one who boasts; a showoff
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On Christmas, the little boy ran around the house like a braggart, showing off his new toy truck. |
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ostentatious (adj)
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showy; pretentious
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ostentare The Christmas lights display was very ostentatious. |
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pompous (adj)
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possessing excessive self-esteem; prentious
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pomp The young violinist was excessively pompous. |
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swagger (v)
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to walk or strut in an arrogant manner
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The models swaggered down the runway. |
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lofty (adj)
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haughty; overly proud
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The woman had a lofty attitude towards her son's achievements. |
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garish (adj)
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flashy; loud
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80's clothing is often very garish looking. |
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ornate (adj)
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overly docorated
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The mantle was ornately decorated with stockings and garland. |
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opulence (adj)
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luxuriousness
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The opulence of the hotel suites was astounding. |
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pretentious (adj)
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ostentatious
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The Christmas lights display looked rather pretentious. |
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gaudy (adj)
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showy in a tasteless way
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The lady wore a pink, gaudy fur coat that look rather unattractive. |
