SOPHOMORIC

Etymology

Adjective

sophomoric (comparative more sophomoric, superlative most sophomoric)

of, relating to, or characteristic of a sophomore

conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature

pretentious; inflated in style or manner

Anagrams

• osmophoric

Source: Wiktionary


Soph`o*mor"ic, Soph`o*mor"ic*al, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to a sophomore; resembling a sophomore; hence, pretentious; inflated in style or manner; as, sophomoric affectation. [U. S.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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