Ostentatious Definition & Meaning
ostentatious
- adjective
- intended to attract notice and impress others; "an ostentatious sable coat"
- (of a display) tawdry or vulgar
"Ostentatious" in song lyrics
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"I ain't in to bein ostentatious"
Brother Ali f/ MURS — 'Round Here -
"what does ostentatious"
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Words that rhyme with ostentatious
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does ostentatious mean?
- intended to attract notice and impress others; "an ostentatious sable coat" (of a display) tawdry or vulgar
- What part of speech is ostentatious?
- Ostentatious is an adjective.
- How many definitions does ostentatious have?
- Ostentatious has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).