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ostentatious
What does ostentatious mean?
ostentatious (adjective): intended to attract notice.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use ostentatious in a sentence?
- An ostentatious sable coat. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce ostentatious?
/ˌɑstənˈteɪʃəs/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does ostentatious come from?
Originated 1590; from Latin ostentātus + -ious.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of ostentatious?
Words related to ostentatious
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “ostentatious” mean?
widespread; very prevalent
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intended to attract notice
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offering little or no hope
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shockingly brutal or cruel
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apocalyptic
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fluorescent
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pretentious
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incremental
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