ostentatiousness

[US]/[ɒˈstentətnəs]/
[UK]/[ɑːˈstentətnəs]/

Translation

n.the quality of being ostentatious; vulgar display; a tendency to show off; boastfulness

Phrases & Collocations

avoided ostentatiousness

displaying ostentatiousness

with ostentatiousness

pure ostentatiousness

an ostentatiousness

rejecting ostentatiousness

lacked ostentatiousness

marred by ostentatiousness

despite ostentatiousness

air of ostentatiousness

Example Sentences

the celebrity's ostentatiousness was off-putting to many fans.

he displayed a shocking level of ostentatiousness with his new yacht.

her ostentatiousness stemmed from a deep-seated insecurity.

the wedding was marked by an excessive amount of ostentatiousness.

we criticized his blatant ostentatiousness and lack of humility.

the museum curator warned against the dangers of ostentatiousness in art.

despite her wealth, she avoided ostentatiousness and lived modestly.

the politician's ostentatiousness alienated potential voters.

the company's ostentatiousness in advertising proved ineffective.

he inherited a fortune but lacked the grace to avoid ostentatiousness.

the interior designer cautioned against unnecessary ostentatiousness.

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