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ostentatious

/ˌɑːstənˈteɪʃəs/
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Adverb:ostentatiously
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ostentatious Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

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

Example

"The billionaire was known for his ostentatious lifestyle, which included a fleet of gold-plated sports cars and a private yacht."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 17th century from the noun ostentation, derived from the Latin ostentare ('to display' or 'to show off'), a frequentative form of ostendere ('to stretch out before' or 'to exhibit').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ostentatious. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ostentatious
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