ostentatious
[ os-ten-tey-shuh s, -tuh n- ]
/ ˌɒs tɛnˈteɪ ʃəs, -tən- /
adjective
characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others: an ostentatious dresser.
(of actions, manner, qualities exhibited, etc.) intended to attract notice: Lady Bountiful's ostentatious charity.
Words nearby ostentatious
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Origin of ostentatious
OTHER WORDS FROM ostentatious
os·ten·ta·tious·ly, adverbos·ten·ta·tious·ness, nounun·os·ten·ta·tious, adjectiveun·os·ten·ta·tious·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for ostentatiousness
Ostentatiousness had, I am afraid, more to do with it than love of art for art's sake.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician|Frederick NiecksBut it would be a great mistake to infer that this ostentatiousness of authority concealed real servility.
Swift|Leslie Stephen
British Dictionary definitions for ostentatiousness
ostentatious
/ (ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs) /
adjective
characterized by pretentious, showy, or vulgar display
Derived forms of ostentatious
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