ostentatiousness
- a word derived from ostentatious.
Example Sentences
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Chamberlain may have been more flamboyant, but Walton, in “Luckiest Guy,” is just as conscious of his affect — there’s an ostentatiousness, and no small amount of ego, in the way he performs modesty.
From New York Times • Jul. 14, 2023
Despite her privileged background, "there is no ostentatiousness," said Mr Walker, who last saw Ms Murty joining in with a Christmas carol service.
From BBC • Oct. 29, 2022
“The archbishop was very clear on his wishes for his funeral. He wanted no ostentatiousness or lavish spending,” the Tutu trust said in a statement.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 28, 2021
There is also an element of pragmatism in our shunning of martial ostentatiousness.
From Washington Post • Feb. 7, 2018
In His service, that marvellous service rendered by the perfect servant, no ambitiousness or ostentatiousness can ever be discovered.
From The Lord of Glory Meditations on the person, the work and glory of our Lord Jesus Christ by Gaebelein, Arno Clemens
