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- [os-ten-tey-shuh s, -tuh n-]
- /ˌɒs tɛnˈteɪ ʃəs, -tən-/
- /ˌɒs.tenˈteɪ.ʃəs/
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- [os-ten-tey-shuh s, -tuh n-]
- /ˌɒs tɛnˈteɪ ʃəs, -tən-/
Definitions of ostentatious word
- adjective ostentatious characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others: an ostentatious dresser. 1
- adjective ostentatious (of actions, manner, qualities exhibited, etc.) intended to attract notice: Lady Bountiful's ostentatious charity. 1
- noun ostentatious Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice. 1
- adjective ostentatious actions, appearance: showy 1
- adjective ostentatious person: who shows off 1
- adjective ostentatious If you describe something as ostentatious, you disapprove of it because it is expensive and is intended to impress people. 0
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Origin of ostentatious
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
First recorded in 1650-60; ostentat(ion) + -ious
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Parts of speech for Ostentatious
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ostentatious popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ostentatious
adjective ostentatious
- flashy — sparkling or brilliant, especially in a superficial way or for the moment: a flashy performance.
- affected — If you describe someone's behaviour as affected, you disapprove of the fact that they behave in an unnatural way that is intended to impress other people.
- showy — making an imposing display: showy flowers.
- brazen — If you describe a person or their behaviour as brazen, you mean that they are very bold and do not care what other people think about them or their behaviour.
- flamboyant — strikingly bold or brilliant; showy: flamboyant colors.
noun ostentatious
- kitsch — something of tawdry design, appearance, or content created to appeal to popular or undiscriminating taste.
Antonyms for ostentatious
adjective ostentatious
- modest — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
- plain — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
- tasteful — having, displaying, or in accordance with good taste: tasteful clothing; a tasteful room.
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