Pretentious
/pɹɪˈtɛnʃəs/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:16 pts11 letters
Definition of Pretentious
adjective
- Intended to impress others; ostentatious.
"Her dress was obviously more pretentious than comfortable."
- Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction.
"Their song titles are pretentious in the context of their basic lyrics."
Anagrams of Pretentious
No exact anagrams found for "pretentious". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Letter Values
p3
r1
e1
t1
e1
n1
t1
i1
o1
u1
s1
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Pretentious
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Pretentious"
Pretentious is a 11-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Pretentious" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "pretentious" is a medium-scoring word.