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ostentatiousness - 1 dictionary result

os⋅ten⋅ta⋅tious

[os-ten-tey-shuhs, -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.

Origin:
1650–60; ostentat(ion) + -ious


os⋅ten⋅ta⋅tious⋅ly, adverb
os⋅ten⋅ta⋅tious⋅ness, noun


1. See grandiose.
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