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I abhor pretentiousness, pompousness and seriousness, though I have been called -- being a man of many and apparent contraditions -- an arty-farty myself.

Adjective

  1. Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction
    Their song titles are pretentious in the context of their basic lyrics.
  2. Ostentatious; intended to impress others
    Her dress was obviously more pretentious than comfortable.
  3. Demanding of skill or daring
    The challenge was pretentious and inherently dangerous.




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