Ostentatious

Pronunciation: /ˌɑː.stənˈteɪ.ʃəs/

Definitions of ostentatious

adjective characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice

Example Sentences

A1 She wore an ostentatious dress to the party.

A2 The ostentatious display of wealth made him uncomfortable.

B1 The hotel lobby was decorated in an ostentatious style.

B2 Her ostentatious behavior at the event drew attention from everyone.

C1 The ostentatious mansion stood out among the other houses in the neighborhood.

C2 The ostentatious display of luxury cars in the showroom was impressive but unnecessary.

Examples of ostentatious in a Sentence

formal The ostentatious display of wealth by the royal family was met with mixed reactions from the public.

informal She always wears such ostentatious jewelry to parties, trying to show off.

slang That car is so ostentatious, it's like he's trying too hard to impress everyone.

figurative His ostentatious personality overshadowed his true intentions, leaving many unsure of his sincerity.

Grammatical Forms of ostentatious

• past tense: ostentatiously
• plural: ostentatious
• comparative: more ostentatious
• superlative: most ostentatious
• present tense: ostentatious
• future tense: will be ostentatious
• perfect tense: has been ostentatious
• continuous tense: is being ostentatious
• singular: ostentatious
• positive degree: ostentatious
• infinitive: to be ostentatious
• gerund: ostentatiously
• participle: ostentatiously

Origin and Evolution of ostentatious

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ostentatious' originated from the Latin word 'ostentare' which means 'to display or show off'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe extravagant or showy displays, the word 'ostentatious' has evolved to also imply a sense of pretentiousness or excessive display of wealth or status.