Ostentatious
Pronunciation: /ˌɑːstənˈteɪʃəs/
Ostentatious (adjective)
- Designed to attract attention or admiration, often in a way that seems excessive or unnecessary.
- Showing off wealth or success in a way that is meant to impress others.
Examples
- The decorations were ostentatious and drew everyone's attention.
- His ostentatious lifestyle made others feel uncomfortable.
Common collocations: ostentatious display, ostentatious behavior, ostentatious wealth, ostentatious spending