Word of the Day 8.18.9

ostentatious

os·ten·ta·tious (stn-tshs, -tn-)

adj.

Characterized by or given to ostentation; pretentious. See Synonyms at showy.

osten·tatious·ly adv.

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Adj.

1.

ostentatious – intended to attract notice and impress others; “an ostentatious sable coat”

unostentatious, unpretending, unpretentious – not ostentatious; “his unostentatious office”; “unostentatious elegance”

2.

ostentatious – (of a display) tawdry or vulgar

tasteless – lacking aesthetic or social taste

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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