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pretendingly

Adverb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. So as to pretend.
  2. As if by right or title; arrogantly; presumptuously.

Examples

“The disagreement starts with the species capable of pretend⟳ play⟳, which necessarily entails disagreement over what the minds involved do in order⟳ to play⟳ pretendingly, and when.”
“I have⟳ a particular Reason⟳ to look⟳ a little pretendingly at present⟳; therefore I hope⟳ you will excuse⟳ it”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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