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ostentatious(dictionary)
ostentatious(dictionary)

ostentatious (iou)



ostentatious adjective. L16.
[from OSTENTATION + -IOUS.]
Characterized by ostentation; intended or intending to attract attention or admiration, esp. of wealth or luxury; pretentious, showy. L16.
J. G. Ballard A group of long-term unemployed..provoked by the ostentatious display of privilege and prosperity.
Likely to attract attention; conspicuous. E18-L19.
ostentatiously adverb E18.
ostentatiousness noun M17.