conspicuous consumption

con·spic·u·ous con·sump·tion

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh n-spik-yoo-uh s kuh n-suhmp-shuh n]
- /kənˈspɪk yu əs kənˈsʌmp ʃən/
- /kənˈspɪk.ju.əs kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-spik-yoo-uh s kuh n-suhmp-shuh n]
- /kənˈspɪk yu əs kənˈsʌmp ʃən/

Definitions of conspicuous consumption words

uncountable noun conspicuous consumption Conspicuous consumption means spending your money in such a way that other people can see how wealthy you are. 3
noun conspicuous consumption spending in a lavish or ostentatious way, esp to impress others with one's wealth 3
noun conspicuous consumption showy extravagance in buying or using goods or services, meant to impress others with one's wealth, status, etc. 3
noun conspicuous consumption public enjoyment of possessions that are known to be costly so that one's ability to pay for such things is flaunted. 1
noun conspicuous consumption show of wealth 1
noun conspicuous consumption A public display of acquisition of possessions with the intention of gaining social prestige; excessive consumerism in order to flaunt one's purchasing power. 0

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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opulence — wealth, riches, or affluence.
waste — to consume, spend, or employ uselessly or without adequate return; use to no avail or profit; squander: to waste money; to waste words.
acquisitiveness — tending or seeking to acquire and own, often greedily; eager to get wealth, possessions, etc.: our acquisitive impulses; acquisitive societies.

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