ostentatious

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective intended to attract notice and impress others
  2. adjective (of a display) tawdry or vulgar

Etymology

Originated 1590; from Latin ostentātus + -ious.

In classic literature

Synonyms

pretentious

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