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ostentatious

British pronunciation/ˌɒstəntˈe‍ɪʃəs/
American pronunciation/ˌɑstənˈteɪʃəs/
ostentatious
[ADJECTIVE]
1

displaying wealth, luxury, or importance to attract attention or impress others

synonyms : pretentious
antonyms : unostentatious
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2

(of a display) tawdry or vulgar

synonyms : pretentious
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Examples
1So, some of these ideas were more ostentatious.
2And it's very ostentatious.
3The family's costumes are particularly ostentatious, often incorporating ahistorical textiles with elaborate embroidery and vibrant floral prints. -
4We attend their ostentatious weddings and parties.
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