ostentatious
Advanced/ɒˈstɛnˌteɪ.ʃəs/
- adjective
- Excessively showy, glitzy
ostentatious in a sentence
- “Her ostentatious jewelry was perfect for an evening at the opera with her husband, the duke.”
- “Wears an ostentatious diamond ring on his little finger.”
- “The mansion's decor was so ostentatious that every guest marveled at its splendor.”
What does “ostentatious” mean?
ostentatious (adjective) means excessively showy, glitzy. It is pronounced /ɒˈstɛnˌteɪ.ʃəs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "ostentatious" mean?
- ostentatious (adjective) means: Excessively showy, glitzy
- How do you pronounce "ostentatious"?
- "ostentatious" is pronounced /ɒˈstɛnˌteɪ.ʃəs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "ostentatious" in a sentence?
- Here is "ostentatious" used in a sentence: Her ostentatious jewelry was perfect for an evening at the opera with her husband, the duke.
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