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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 ostentatiously word
- adjective ostentatiously characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others: an ostentatious dresser. 1
- adjective ostentatiously (of actions, manner, qualities exhibited, etc.) intended to attract notice: Lady Bountiful's ostentatious charity. 1
- noun ostentatiously In an ostentatious manner; extravagantly or flamboyantly. 1
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Origin of ostentatiously
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 Ostentatiously
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ostentatiously 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ostentatiously
adverb ostentatiously
- flashily — sparkling or brilliant, especially in a superficial way or for the moment: a flashy performance.
- pretentiously — characterized by assumption of dignity or importance, especially when exaggerated or undeserved: a pretentious, self-important waiter.
- affectedly — assumed artificially; unnatural; feigned: affected sophistication; an affected British accent.
- showily — in a showy manner.
- brazenly — shameless or impudent: brazen presumption.
Antonyms for ostentatiously
adverb ostentatiously
- modestly — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
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