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ostentatious

[ os-ten-tey-shuh s, -tuh n- ]
/ ˌɒs tɛnˈteɪ ʃəs, -tən- /
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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 related to ostentatious

unpretentious, average, cheap, discreet, dry, economical, fair, humble, inexpensive, middling, moderate, natural, plain, reasonable, simple, small, unadorned, unaffected, unassuming, unembellished

Words nearby ostentatious

ostensive, ostensive definition, ostensorium, ostensory, ostentation, ostentatious, osteo-, osteoanagenesis, osteoarthritis, osteoarthropathy, osteoarthrosis

Origin of ostentatious

First recorded in 1650–60; ostentat(ion) + -ious

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, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for unostentatious

ostentatious
/ (ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs) /

adjective

characterized by pretentious, showy, or vulgar display

Derived forms of ostentatious

ostentatiously, adverb
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