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Synonyms
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Meaning:
affectation

a kind of behaviour, style of speaking, that is not natural or genuine

pretended behavior to make an impression

arrogance

arrogant behaviour, manner

exaggerated self-opinion

cant

insincere talk

hypocritical statement

charade

a game in which a word is guessed after each syllable of it has bee suggested by acting a little play

pretence

disguise

with a deliberately strange or unusual appearance in order to hide one's identity

covering, makeup for deception

display

the act, result, of showing something

public showing; spectacle

flamboyance

being flamboyant

exhibitionism, flashiness

ostentation

an exaggerated display of wealth, skill etc to get admiration or envy

exhibitionism, flashiness

pragmatism

the belief that the truth or value of a theory depends on its practical use

arrogance, self-importance

pretense

a false claim or excuse made to deceive

falsehood, affected show; cover

pretension

(often plural) (a statement of) a claim

airs, snobbishness

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