Meaning of ostentatious in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    ostentatious

    Definitions

    1. of a display that is tawdry or vulgar

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  2. Qualitative Adjective

    ostentatious

    Definitions

    1. intended to attract notice and impress others

    Examples

    • « an ostentatious sable coat »

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