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ostentation Synonyms

Another word for ostentation

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• noun (Context 1)

A pretentious, vulgar, or overly showy display of wealth, knowledge, or possessions intended to impress others or attract notice.

Usage Example

"Despite his immense fortune, he lived in a modest cottage and avoided any form of pretentiousness."

Strongest
pretentiousness
showiness
Strong
flamboyance
pomp
flashiness
extravagance
affectation
grandiosity
vainglory
exhibitionism

Opposites of ostentation

The opposite of ostentation shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

modesty
unpretentiousness
humility
simplicity
understatement
restraint
reserve
plainness
See all opposites of ostentation

• Nearby Words

osmosis
osprey
ostensibly
ostentation
ostentatious
ostentatiously
osteoglossum

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ostentation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ostentation
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