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Definition of unostentatiously
unostentatiously
/ˌʌn.ɑː.stɛnˈteɪ.ʃəs.li/
un · os · ten · ta · tious · ly
Adjective:unostentatious
unostentatiously Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
6
• adverb
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