Soidisant

swah-dee-zah (/swaːdɪˈzɑːn/)

pretending or claiming to have a certain quality.

“Many soidisant fashion experts overlook YKK, yet this unassuming brand quietly zips up over half the world’s garments.”

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deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.

a person who flatters or fawns over someone important in order to gain favour or personal advantage.

(especially of humour) having or showing a sharp or critical quality.

a very exciting or intense event.

attractive and impressive through being richly colourful or sumptuous.

to express contempt for; to ridicule.