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ostentatious

[ os-ten-tey-shuhs, -tuhn- ]
/ 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.
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Origin of ostentatious

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

synonym study for ostentatious

1. See grandiose.

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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Words related to ostentatious

classy, conspicuous, extravagant, flamboyant, garish, gaudy, glittery, jaunty, splashy, swank, pretentious, boastful, chichi, crass, dashing, egotistic, exhibitionistic, flatulent, flaunted, fussy

How to use ostentatious in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for ostentatious

ostentatious
/ (ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs) /
adjective
characterized by pretentious, showy, or vulgar display

Derived forms of ostentatious

ostentatiously, adverb
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