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    ostentatious
    /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/

    adjective

    • 1. characterized by pretentious or showy display; designed to impress: "a simple design that is glamorous without being ostentatious"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOSTENTATIOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Ostentatious means too obviously showing your money, possessions, or power, in an attempt to make other people notice and admire you. Learn more about this adjective, its synonyms, antonyms, and pronunciation, and see translations in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › ostentatiousOstentatious Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of OSTENTATIOUS is attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation.

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    Ostentatious definition: characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others. See examples of OSTENTATIOUS used in a sentence.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOSTENTATIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Ostentatious means expensive and intended to impress people, or done in an exaggerated way to attract attention. Learn how to use this adjective with synonyms, collocations, sentences and word frequency.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › ostentatiousostentatious | meaning in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

    Ostentatious means intended to attract attention or admiration, often by showing money or power. Learn how to use this adjective with examples and translations in different languages.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › ostentatiousOstentatious - definition of ostentatious by The Free Dictionary

    Ostentatious means characterized by or given to ostentation, which is pretentious, showy, or vulgar display. Find synonyms, pronunciation, translations, and examples of ostentatious in different contexts.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › ostentatiousostentatious adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    Definition of ostentatious adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.