Definition of OSTENTATIOUS

ostentatious

Meanings

Adjective

  • intended to attract notice and impress others
    • "an ostentatious sable coat"

Adjective Satellite

  • (of a display) tawdry or vulgar

Adj

  • Of ostentation.
  • Intended to attract notice.
  • Of tawdry display; kitsch.

Origin / Etymology

Originated 1590; from Latin ostentātus + -ious.

Synonyms

gaudy, pretentious

Antonyms

unostentatious

Scrabble Score: 12

ostentatious is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ostentatious is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ostentatious is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

ostentatious is a valid Words With Friends word