Meaning of the word pretentious in English

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pretentious

US /prɪˈten.ʃəs/
UK /prɪˈten.ʃəs/

Adjective

1.

trying to appear or sound more important or smarter than you are, especially in matters of art and literature:

Example:
a pretentious art critic
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