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Ostentatious - 3 dictionary results
os⋅ten⋅ta⋅tious
[os-ten-tey-shuh
s, -tuhn-] 
–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. |
Related forms:
os⋅ten⋅ta⋅tious⋅ly, adverb
os⋅ten⋅ta⋅tious⋅ness, noun
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| os·ten·ta·tious (ŏs'těn-tā'shəs, -tən-) adj. Characterized by or given to ostentation; pretentious. See Synonyms at showy. os'ten·ta'tious·ly adv. |
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Ostentatious
Os`ten*ta"tious\, a. Fond of, or evincing, ostentation; unduly conspicuous; pretentious; boastful. Far from being ostentatious of the good you do. --Dryden. The ostentatious professions of many years. --Macaulay. -- Os`ten*ta"tious*ly, adv. -- Os`ten*ta"tious*ness, n.
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Language Translation for : Ostentatious
Spanish:
ostentoso,
German:
protzig,
Japanese:
これみよがしな
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