English Explanatory Dictionary

ostentatious

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of ostentation.
  2. Intended to attract notice.
  3. Of tawdry display; kitsch.

Pronunciation

/ˌɒs.tɛnˈteɪ.ʃəs/ /ˌɒs.tənˈteɪ.ʃəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-ostentatious.wav

Word forms

ostentatious more ostentatious most ostentatious

Etymology

Originated 1590; from Latin ostentātus + -ious.

Synonyms

gaudy pretentious

Related words

ostensible ostensive

Derived words

nonostentatious ostentatiously ostentatiousness unostentatious
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