ostentatious
/ˌɒs.tənˈteɪ.ʃəs/
ostentatious
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- 1.
Characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in attempting to impress others.
"He bought an ostentatious watch that was too flashy for his simple style."
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His flashy car was quite ostentatious.
His flashy car was quite ostentatious.
She disliked her neighbor's ostentatious display of wealth.
She disliked her neighbor's ostentatious display of wealth.
The architect's design was criticized for being too ostentatious.
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How do you pronounce ostentatious?
ostentatious is pronounced [/ˌɒs.tənˈteɪ.ʃəs/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does ostentatious mean?
ostentatious means "ostentatious". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is ostentatious?
ostentatious is a Advanced-level word.
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Example: "His flashy car was quite ostentatious." — used to mean "ostentatious".
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