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Comparative
more ostentatious
Superlative
most ostentatious
1
displaying wealth, luxury, or importance to attract attention or impress others
- The rock star was known for his ostentatious style of wearing expensive jewel-encrusted costumes on stage.
- Their ostentatious 50th wedding anniversary party with hundreds of guests seemed intended more to flaunt status than celebrate love.
- Religious leaders preached against ostentatious gifts and lavish ceremonies, saying true piety is humble and modest.
- His ostentatious lifestyle was evident in the flashy cars and designer clothes he flaunted.
- She found the ostentatious jewelry tasteless, preferring more understated pieces.
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2
(of a display) tawdry or vulgar
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