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ostentatious
01
displaying wealth, luxury, or importance to attract attention or impress others
Example
The rock star was known for his ostentatious style of wearing expensive jewel-encrusted costumes on stage.
Their ostentatious 50th wedding anniversary party with hundreds of guests seemed intended more to flaunt status than celebrate love.
Religious leaders preached against ostentatious gifts and lavish ceremonies, saying true piety is humble and modest.
02
(of a display) tawdry or vulgar
word family
ostentate
Verb
ostentation
Noun
ostentatious
Adjective
ostentatiously
Adverb
ostentatiousness
Noun
unostentatious
Adjective
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