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adv.

1 presumptuously, arrogantly.

2 presumingly, conceitedly, vainly.

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ADV (=con vanidad) conceitedly, presumptuously; (=con pretensión) pretentiously

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= pretentiously, vainly, grandly.

Ex. A 'reading list' or a 'select list' would be a more accurate descriptor of many items pretentiously labelled 'bibliographies'.

Ex. Despite efforts by cooler heads to save Rome from ruin, Commodus vainly declared himself a god and killed anyone who posed a threat to him.

Ex. Limbaugh grandly announced on his radio program that he might not support the Republican nominee, as none pass his conservative litmus test.

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= pretentiously, vainly, grandly.

Ex: A 'reading list' or a 'select list' would be a more accurate descriptor of many items pretentiously labelled 'bibliographies'.

Ex: Despite efforts by cooler heads to save Rome from ruin, Commodus vainly declared himself a god and killed anyone who posed a threat to him.

Ex: Limbaugh grandly announced on his radio program that he might not support the Republican nominee, as none pass his conservative litmus test.

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adverb

(con pretensión) pretentiously; (con engreimiento) conceitedly, vainly