Illustrious
Illustrious adjective - Standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement.
Pretentious and illustrious are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pretentious" instead an adjective "Illustrious".
Nearby Word: illustration
Pretentious
Pretentious adjective - Self-consciously trying to present an appearance of grandeur or importance.
Illustrious and pretentious are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Illustrious" instead an adjective "Pretentious".
Nearby Words: pretentiousness, pretentiously
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