Ostentatious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɒs.tɛnˈteɪ.ʃəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Ostentatious is an adjective meaning Of ostentation.
Meaning
Of ostentation.
More Meanings
- Intended to attract notice.
- Of tawdry display; kitsch.
Example Sentences
Over the course of the war in Ukraine, the Kremlin has drawn several “red lines” – with ostentatious references to Russia’s huge strategic nuclear arsenal – only to seemingly do nothing when these lines are crossed by Ukraine or its Western backers.
Synonyms for ostentatious
Depending on context, synonyms include gaudy, pretentious, conspicuous, kitsch, showy, tasteless.
Antonyms for ostentatious
Common opposites include unpretentious, unostentatious.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include showy, flaunty, pretentious, kitsch, conspicuous, tasteless.
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