March 29, 2026
ostentatious
/ˌɒs.tənˈteɪ.ʃəs/adjective
Deliberately showy in order to catch people's attention.
Example sentences
- “He drove an ostentatious gold sports car through the quiet neighborhood.”
- “She found the huge diamond ring a little too ostentatious for her taste.”
The criticism is of motive: the display exists to impress. 'Showy' is the plain-speech version.