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Definition of unostentatiously

unostentatiously

/ˌʌn.ɑː.stɛnˈteɪ.ʃəs.li/
un · os · ten · ta · tious · ly

Adjective:unostentatious
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unostentatiously Lexical Profile

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1

In a modest, simple, or restrained manner that does not seek to attract attention or show off.

Example

"Despite their immense wealth, the couple lived unostentatiously in a quiet suburban neighborhood."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the negative prefix 'un-', the adjective 'ostentatious' (from Latin 'ostentare', meaning 'to display or show off'), and the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

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