OSTENTATIOUS

 

MEANING: (adj.) having a tendency to or being fond of being conspicuous and/or boastful  and elaborate.

 

EXAMPLE SENTENCES:

  1. They made an ostentatious display of their wealth every time they hosted a party.

  2. The Indian political leaders are often criticised for leading highly ostentatious lifestyles.

  3. The wedding was an ostentatious display of wealth.

 

SYNONYMS: Flashy, Flamboyant, Garish

ANTONYMS: Conservative, Quiet, Understated

 

Also see

OXYMORON MEANING

PARADIGM MEANING

PARADOX MEANING

PARANOID MEANING