oxyaphia

/ˌɒksiˈæfiə/ or /ˌɒksɪˈæfiə/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who pretends to be something they are not, or a pretentious person.

“He was accused of being an oxyaphia, trying to pass off his mediocre art as the work of a genius.”

Synonyms

  • hypocrite
  • impostor

Antonyms

  • authentic
  • genuine