Ostentatious
Ostentatious is a word often used to describe someone or something that is flashy, showy, generally over the top. Sometimes people with great wealth that indulge in big material things such a yachts and mansions and gaudy jewelery are described as ostentatious. It is often times used as an insult to someone who maybe doesn't show much decorum with their fortune.
Posted by Lynne H on 7/29/2009
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Ostentatious - Definition of Ostentatious at Dictionary.com a free online dictionary with pronunciation, synonyms, and translation of Ostentatious. Look it up now! ... characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others: an ostentatious dresser.
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Definition of ostentatious from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games. ... Learn more about "ostentatious" and related topics at Britannica.com...
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Definition of ostentatious in the Online Dictionary. Meaning of ostentatious. Pronunciation of ostentatious. Translations of ostentatious. ostentatious synonyms, ostentatious antonyms. Information about ostentatious in the free online English dictionary and encyclopedia. ... ostentatious - (of a display) tawdry or vulgar...
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ostentatious adj. Characterized by or given to ostentation; pretentious. See synonyms at showy . ostentatiously os ' tenta ' tiously ... ; IN BRIEF: Overly showy to attract attention. The woman's ostentatious hat was home to several rare species of orchid and a family of parakeets.
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OSTENTATIOUS: Review the definition, meaning, pronunciation, explanation, synonyms, and antonyms of the term OSTENTATIOUS in the Online Dictionary. What is a 12 letter word that starts with O? ... [adj] intended to attract notice and impress others; "an ostentatious sable coat"
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rich and showy: marked by a vulgar display of wealth and success designed to impress people; ... Encarta® World English Dictionary [North American Edition] © & (P)2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Developed for Microsoft by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. MSN Privacy Legal Advertise Feedback Help ©...
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Definition of ostentatious in the AudioEnglish.net Dictionary. Meaning of ostentatious. What does ostentatious mean? Proper usage and pronunciation (in phonetic transcription) of the word ostentatious. Information about ostentatious in the AudioEnglish.net dictionary, synonyms and antonyms. ... • OSTENTATIOUS (adjective);
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