Difference between Pretentious and Kitsch

What is the difference between Pretentious and Kitsch?

Pretentious as an adjective is marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction while Kitsch as an adjective is said especially of art and decor that is considered of questionable aesthetic value; excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.

Pretentious

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Marked by an unwarranted claim to importance or distinction Ostentatious; intended to impress others

Example sentence: When I was growing up, I was the most pretentious person I have ever met. I only read obscure books and watched obscure movies and only listened to obscure music.

Kitsch

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Art, decorative objects and other forms of representation of questionable artistic or aesthetic value; a representation that is excessively sentimental, overdone, or vulgar.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Said especially of art and decor that is considered of questionable aesthetic value; excessively sentimental, overdone or vulgar.

Example sentence: If you can't take the kitsch, get out of the kitchen.

We hope you now know whether to use Pretentious or Kitsch in your sentence.

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