"pseudo-sophisticated" meaning in English

See pseudo-sophisticated in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more pseudo-sophisticated [comparative], most pseudo-sophisticated [superlative]
Etymology: From pseudo- + sophisticated. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pseudo|sophisticated}} pseudo- + sophisticated Head templates: {{en-adj}} pseudo-sophisticated (comparative more pseudo-sophisticated, superlative most pseudo-sophisticated)
  1. Affecting an air of sophistication; pretentious. Synonyms: pseudosophisticated

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