Showy, ostentatious. Obsolete.

Ostentatious, peacockish.

Of conduct, speech, etc.: characterized by ruffling (in various senses: see ruffle, v.2); spec. swaggering, arrogant. Obsolete.

Of dress, ornament, ceremonial, etc.: Obtrusively or vulgarly bright in colour, showy, gaudy.

Like or characteristic of a peacock; ostentatious, vain.

Like or characteristic of a peacock; ostentatious.

Of actions, events, qualities, etc.: performed, exercised, or displayed in a manner calculated to attract attention or admiration; pretentious…

Having or characterized by excessive pride, vanity, or self-importance; haughty, arrogant; pompous.

Of the hair, etc.: Spreading out or waving conspicuously, flaunting. Of a mirror: Giving a bulging or enlarged outline; exaggerating. Obsolete.

Flaunting.

= ostentatious, adj.

= ostentatious, adj. (in various senses).

Gaudy, ostentatious, showy.

Adapted to flourish or make a display.

Of persons and their actions: Boasting, swaggering, ostentatious.

Waving gaily or proudly like a plume or a banner.

= ostentatious, adj.

Intended to attract attention or admiration; = ostentatious, adj. 1.

‘Swell’, ‘swagger’, showy. dialect.

attrib. or adj. Braggart, boastful.

Full of display, ostentatious.

That presents itself to or is open to view; visible, noticeable; conspicuous, ostentatious. Now rare.

Adapted for display or show-off; chiefly of set orations.

Pompous, showy.

Showy, fine-looking; gaudy, glaring.

Characterized by flamboyant or showy display; extravagant, ostentatious. Cf. afficher, v. 1.

That is a show-off (sense A. 2); given to or characterized by showing off; ostentatious, showy. Also: sufficiently impressive, fashionable…

Causing some stir or sensation; making something of a display.

Of persons: Given to display or show, ostentatious, vain.

making much fuss and show.

Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed; making an exaggerated outward display; ostentatious, showy.

Gaudy, showy, smart. Of persons: Dashing, ostentatious, swaggering, ‘swell’. Also Flash Harry: see Harry, n.2 2c.

Making a show or stir; attracting attention; sensational. Cf. splash, n.1 2d.

Pretentious; ostentatious, pompous.

Swaggering; ‘swagger’, pretentiously grand. Also, boastful. Of things: imposing, stylish, ‘posh’.

Resembling or suggesting a peacock, esp. in bearing or display; ostentatious, strutting.

Showy, fancy, or ostentatious.

Showy, ostentatious.

Ostentatious or showy.

Chiefly U.S. Pretentious, ostentatious, snobbish.

like or of the nature of a duchess; abounding in duchesses.

Showily or ostentatiously equipped, etc.; smart or fashionable in style, manner, appearance, or behaviour; ‘swell’.

Of food, clothing, decoration, etc.: sumptuous, rich, luxurious, extravagant. Also transferred.

= sense B.

Showy, ostentatious; glamorous, stylish; dazzling. Cf. razzle-dazzle, adj.

= sense B.

That makes a striking spectacle or creates a big impression; flashy, showy; impressive. Often used disparagingly, implying ostentation or…

Luxurious; ostentatious; = ritzy, adj. Now rare.

Forces' slang (originally Air Force slang). Classy, showy; (of an airman) reckless, that performs stunts; (of aircraft) having good manœuvrability.

That swanks; boastful, ostentatious, pretentious.

Stylish, glamorous, classy; ostentatious, gaudy.

Fancy, showy, flashy; stylish, sophisticated; fashionable, exotic. Often used disparagingly, implying ostentation or pretentiousness.

Such as to knock one down (literal or figurative); violent, riotous; overbearing, defiant; prostrating, overpowering.

In early use: that performs on a showboat. Later: characterized by or given to performing or showing off, esp. in public; flamboyant, exhibitionist.

colloquial. Characterized by or given to performing or showing off; ostentatious, exhibitionist.

Hectic, chaotic; extremely eventful, action-packed, exciting; ostentatious, flashy. Cf. pop, v.1 3e.

Flashy, colourful, vivid; stylish, striking.

Characterized by glitter or extravagant show; ostentatious, glamorous; hence, tawdry, gaudy; glitteringly spectacular, but in poor taste. Cf. glitt…

= splashy, adj.2 3.

Stylish, attractive, exciting. Also sometimes: flamboyant, showy.

Pretentious, affected; overly fancy.

Ostentatious, flashy; designating flamboyant jewellery or dress. Also: that glorifies conspicuous consumption; materialistic.