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Nina_Nia Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Ostentatious definition

Hello,

Could you choose the most exact and simple definition of the word Ostentatious?

Ostentatious

1(disapproving) expensive or noticeable in a way that is intended to impress people

Synonym

showy ostentatious gold jewellery

2(disapproving) behaving in a way that is meant to impress people by showing how rich, important, etc. you are

3.(of an action) done in a very obvious way so that people will notice itHe gave an ostentatious yawn.

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1.
characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others: an ostentatious dresser.


2.
(of actions, manner, qualities exhibited, etc.) intended to attract notice: Lady Bountiful's ostentatious charity.




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Top answer

Hi I think 'Ostentatious' means an act of showing off. It is done to imress others. I will vote #3 as the best meaning.

  • Hi I think 'Ostentatious' means an act of showing off.
  • It is done to imress others.
  • I will vote #3 as the best meaning.
  • Prajwal
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Hi

I think 'Ostentatious' means an act of showing off. It is done to imress others. I will vote #3 as the best meaning.

Prajwal

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