Both Uses of
pretentious
in
Main Street
- She glanced through the fly-specked windows of the most pretentious building in sight, the one place which welcomed strangers and determined their opinion of the charm and luxury of Gopher Prairie—the Minniemashie House.†
Chpt 4 *
- A self-deceived little woman whispering in corners with a pretentious little man.†
Chpt 30
Definition:
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(pretentious) acting more impressive than is deserved