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ostentatious

adjective

intended to attract notice and impress others

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Word Facts

Word length
12
Starts with
O
Ends with
S
Contains
ST
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

ˌɒs.tɛnˈteɪ.ʃəs

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adjective

  1. intended to attract notice and impress others

    “an ostentatious sable coat”

adjective

  1. (of a display) tawdry or vulgar

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an ostentatious sable coat

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