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ostentatious
os·ten·ta·tious
[
òss ten táysh'n,
òstən taysh'n
]
adjective
Definition:
rich and showy:
marked by a vulgar display of wealth and success designed to impress people
[
Mid-17th century. <ostentation
]
os·ten·ta·tious·ly
adverb
os·ten·ta·tious·ness
noun
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