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ostentatious

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os⋅ten⋅ta⋅tious

  [os-ten-tey-shuhs, -tuhn-]
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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

Synonyms:
1. See grandiose.
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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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