CEFR C2

ostentatious

adjective

Meaning

Characterized by a vulgar or pretentious display, designed to impress or attract notice.

Examples

The celebrity's ostentatious mansion was featured in a magazine.
She wore an ostentatious amount of jewelry to the party.

Synonyms: showy, flashy, gaudy, pretentious, bombastic

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ostentatious (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɒstenˈteɪʃəs/

Definition

Characterized by a vulgar or pretentious display, designed to impress or attract notice.

Examples

The celebrity's ostentatious mansion was featured in a magazine.
She wore an ostentatious amount of jewelry to the party.
His ostentatious display of wealth made some people uncomfortable.

Synonyms of ostentatious

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Antonyms of ostentatious

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