noun as in strong fondness

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wiseacre, sophisticated

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Example Sentences

Example:He's a wiseacre, not a wise person, and his opinions are often disregarded.

Definition:A person who regularly and often in a loud or obvious way states opinions which are numerous, well-informed, or clever, in a self-important or condescending way.

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Example:After such a long time away, she seemed more sophisticated than the silly nurserygirl she once was.

Definition:Having or showing knowledge of the world and an understanding of people and events, or being affected or pretentious in a way that tries to seem more complex than is necessary or appropriate.

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