Meaning of ostentatious in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   ostentatious

   Definitions

   1. of a display that is tawdry or vulgar

   Synonyms

   • tasteless
   • in poor taste(p)

2. Qualitative Adjective

   ostentatious

   Definitions

   1. intended to attract notice and impress others

   Examples

   • « an ostentatious sable coat »

   Synonyms

   • flaunty
   • showy
   • splashy

   Antonyms

   • unostentatious
   • unpretentious
   • unpretending