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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

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Pronunciation

ˌɒs.tɛnˈteɪ.ʃəs

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Definitions

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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Example Sentences

An ostentatious sable coat

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