ostentated

[US]//ˈɒstenteɪtɪd//
[UK]//ˈɑːstenteɪtɪd//

Translation

v.past tense and past participle of ostentate; displayed or exhibited in a showy, conspicuous, or pretentious manner; deliberately shown off to impress or attract attention

Example Sentences

the ostentatious mansion stood out in the quiet neighborhood.

she wore an ostentatious diamond necklace to the gala.

his ostentatious display of wealth made others uncomfortable.

the restaurant's ostentatious decor impressed the tourists.

he made an ostentatious entrance at the party.

the car's ostentatious design attracted many stares.

her ostentatious laughter filled the room.

the politician's ostentatious promises worried the voters.

the wedding was an ostentatious celebration of their wealth.

his ostentatious behavior at the meeting was inappropriate.

the billionaire's ostentatious yacht was the talk of the harbor.

they gave an ostentatious gift that embarrassed the recipient.

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