ostentatious
[ os-ten-tey-shuhs ]
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Part of Speechadjective
Origin + Etymology
from ostentat(ion) + -ious
Synonyms
- pretentious
- swank
- boastful
- crass
- exhibitionistic
- calm
- moderate
- tasteful
characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others
She was the kind of person who bought intellectual books to ostentatiously display and impress her company.
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