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Definition ostentatious in American English

ostentatious adjective

adjective
/ˌɑstenˈteɪʃəs/
1

intended to impress people or attract their admiration, in a way that you think is extreme and unnecessary

Example

an ostentatious display of wealth

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2

always trying to impress people with how rich, important, skillful, etc. you are

Example

Although extremely wealthy, he was never ostentatious.

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Definition ostentatious in American English