Ostentatiously: meaning, definitions and examples
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ostentatiously
[ ˌɒs.tenˈteɪ.ʃəs.li ]
in a showy or exaggerated manner
If someone behaves ostentatiously, they show off their wealth or knowledge in a way that is intended to impress others. It is often seen as a negative trait, as it can come across as insincere or pretentious.
Synonyms
flamboyantly, flashily, grandiosely, showily
Examples of usage
- She ostentatiously displayed her expensive jewelry at the party.
- He spoke ostentatiously about his prestigious education, trying to impress everyone.
- The politician's ostentatious gestures were seen as insincere by the public.
Translations
Translations of the word "ostentatiously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ostentosamente
🇮🇳 दिखावटी ढंग से
🇩🇪 prahlerisch
- protzig
- auffällig
🇮🇩 secara mencolok
🇺🇦 демонстративно
- показово
- зухвало
🇵🇱 ostentacyjnie
🇯🇵 これ見よがしに
🇫🇷 ostensiblement
🇪🇸 ostentosamente
🇹🇷 gösterişli bir şekilde
🇰🇷 과시적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل متباهٍ
🇨🇿 okázale
🇸🇰 okázalo
🇨🇳 炫耀地
🇸🇮 razkazovalno
🇮🇸 sýndarmælislega
🇰🇿 көрнекті түрде
🇬🇪 პომპეზურად
🇦🇿 göstərişlə
🇲🇽 ostentosamente
Word origin
The word 'ostentatiously' originates from the Latin word 'ostentatio', which means display or show. It has been used in the English language since the 17th century. The concept of ostentation has been present in various cultures throughout history, often associated with showcasing wealth or status. In modern times, ostentatious behavior is often criticized for being superficial or insincere.