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ostentatious /ˌɒs tɛnˈteɪ ʃəs, -tən-/

adjective

  1. characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others: an ostentatious dresser. 
  2. (of actions, manner, qualities exhibited, etc.) intended to attract notice: Lady Bountiful’s ostentatious charity. 

Origin of ostentatious

1650-1660

Related forms: ostentatiously, adverb; ostentatiousness, noun

Synonyms

  1. grandiose.

Source: Dictionary.com

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8 Comments

  1. Katrin

    He is such an ostentatious person, always showing off, I hate him …

  2. Amy Estrada

    Great job Katrin!

  3. azim

    I am hate ostentatious person.

  4. Amy Estrada

    Good Azim, just two corrections: I hate ostentatious people.

  5. Geraldine

    She often use an ostentatious jewelry to look like a celebrity.

  6. Amy Estrada

    Good Geraldine.
    Correction: She often uses ostentatious jewelry to look like a celebrity.

  7. Nia

    In order to circumvent being robbery targets, we should not wear ostentatious jewelry

  8. Amy Estrada

    Great Nia!

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