ostentatious (Meaning)
ostentatious (a)
intended to attract notice and impress others
ostentatious (s)
(of a display) tawdry or vulgar
ostentatious (a.)
Fond of, or evincing, ostentation; unduly conspicuous; pretentious; boastful.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ostentatious
Synonyms:
- swank
- over-the-top
- razzle-dazzle
- flashy
- garish
- flamboyant
- flaring
- glitzy
- fancy
- ornate
- splashy
- swanky
Antonyms:
ostentatious Sentence Examples
- The singer's ostentatious wardrobe included a sparkling tiara and a billowing cape.
- The wealthy family's ostentatious mansion boasted a grand staircase and gold-plated fixtures.
- The politician's ostentatious campaign rallies featured elaborate stage sets and pyrotechnics.
- The wedding cake was an ostentatious masterpiece, adorned with towering tiers and intricate sugar flowers.
- The charity event featured an ostentatious display of wealth, with guests bidding exorbitant sums for lavish gifts.
- The art collector's ostentatious home showcased a collection of priceless paintings and sculptures.
- The actor's ostentatious lifestyle included a fleet of luxury cars and a sprawling estate.
- The company's ostentatious advertising campaign featured celebrity endorsements and glossy magazine spreads.
- The politician's ostentatious promises of tax cuts and increased spending drew criticism from opponents.
- The restaurant's ostentatious decor, with its crystal chandeliers and marble floors, created an air of exclusivity.
FAQs About the word ostentatious
intended to attract notice and impress others, (of a display) tawdry or vulgarFond of, or evincing, ostentation; unduly conspicuous; pretentious; boastful.
loud, noisy, extravagant, excessive, gaudy, swank, over-the-top, razzle-dazzle, flashy, garish
fitting, conservative, appropriate, quiet, inconspicuous, conservative, understated, quiet, proper, inconspicuous
The singer's ostentatious wardrobe included a sparkling tiara and a billowing cape.
The wealthy family's ostentatious mansion boasted a grand staircase and gold-plated fixtures.
The politician's ostentatious campaign rallies featured elaborate stage sets and pyrotechnics.
The wedding cake was an ostentatious masterpiece, adorned with towering tiers and intricate sugar flowers.
