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ostentatious

UK
/ˌɒstənˈteɪʃəs/
US
/ˌɑːstənˈteɪʃəs/

Translations

ostentatiousadjective
more ostentatious
Comp.
most ostentatious
Super.
UK
/ˌɒstənˈteɪʃəs/
US
/ˌɑːstənˈteɪʃəs/
ostentatoireSe dit d’une attitude, d’un luxe ou d’une décoration qui cherche à impressionner et attire l’attention de façon excessive.
The ostentatious mansion was filled with gold-plated furniture and crystal chandeliers.
Le manoir ostentatoire était rempli de meubles plaqués or et de lustres en cristal.
Additional translations
voyantPlus courant dans l’usage descriptif; insiste sur l’aspect tape-à-l’œil ou excessivement visible.
Synonyms
vulgar
flashy
extravagant
flamboyant
pretentious
showy
garish
grandiose
Antonyms
modest
plain
unassuming

Definitions

ostentatiousadjective
Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.
The ostentatious mansion was filled with gold-plated furniture and crystal chandeliers.
Intended to attract attention, admiration, or notice; showy.
She wore an ostentatious hat adorned with oversized feathers.
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