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ostentatious
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Origin
os·ten·ta·tious
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tɛnˈteɪ
ʃəs
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adjective
1.
characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others:
an ostentatious dresser.
2.
(of actions, manner, qualities exhibited, etc.) intended to attract notice:
Lady Bountiful's ostentatious charity.
Origin:
1650–60;
ostentat(ion)
+
-ious
Related forms
os·ten·ta·tious·ly,
adverb
os·ten·ta·tious·ness,
noun
un·os·ten·ta·tious,
adjective
un·os·ten·ta·tious·ly,
adverb
Synonyms
1.
See
grandiose.
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ostentatious
(ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs)
—
adj
characterized by pretentious, showy, or vulgar display
ostentatiously
—
adv
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Word Origin & History
ostentatious
1701, from
ostentation
. Related: Ostentatiously.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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