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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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