Friday, May 5, 2017

              OSTENTATIOUS (OR PRETENTIOUS) (Adj.)
Meaning- displaying wealth, knowledge etc. in a way that is meant to attract attention, admiration.

Synonym- POMPOUS, GRANDIOSE

Uses-
  •         They criticized the ostentatious lifestyle of their leader.
  •          The ostentatious lifestyle of film stars evokes much interest among the public.
  •          I will wear an ostentatious diamond ring on my little finger.
  •          The ostentatious waiter served us in the manner of a person doing some poor soul a great favor.



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