Adjective · /ɒsˌten.teɪ.ʃəs/ · showy display designed to impress
Definition
Characterised by a vulgar or pretentious display; designed to attract notice and impress others rather than for any practical or aesthetic purpose.
Origin
From Latin ostentare — to show off, to display — frequentative of ostendere (to show), from ob (before) + tendere (to stretch). In English from the late 17th century.
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