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Definition ostentatious in British English

ostentatious adjective

adjective
/ˌɒstenˈteɪʃəs/
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

Synonyms and related words
grand flamboyant grandly
2

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

Example

Although extremely wealthy, Simon and his family were never ostentatious.

Synonyms and related words
grand flamboyant grandly
Definition ostentatious in British English