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ostentatious Definition

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ostentatious
adjective()
intended to attract notice and impress others
Synonyms: pretentious,
Antonyms: unostentatious,
Examples:
An ostentatious sable coat.
ostentatious
adjective()
(of a display) tawdry or vulgar
Synonyms: pretentious,

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ostentatious Examples by Brain Bank Users

By: Jamie
Roger Stone was ostentatiously sucking up to the president in hopes the president would give him a pardon after he got indicted.
By: Jamie
His constant ostentatious speeches are beginning to repulse the American public.

Think... like an ostrich, showy, trying to impress.