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单词 ostentatiously
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Definition of ostentatiously in English:

ostentatiously

adverb ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəsli
  • In a pretentious or showy way designed to impress.

    she was known for dressing ostentatiously in designer clothes
    he ostentatiously announced on national television that he was leaving
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Brides still wear ostentatiously royal gowns that cannot be used again for any other function.
    • He leaned over towards her, and Lizzy started coughing ostentatiously when the cigar smoke floated in her direction.
    • Rooms are handsomely but not ostentatiously furnished, and all have king-size beds, fireplaces, and decks that overlook the lake.
    • Many nobles now ostentatiously turned their backs on public life, as beneath their dignity.
    • He also ostentatiously supported the death penalty.
    • He hissed when Galloway spoke, of course, cheered ostentatiously when King spoke, and generally made himself ridiculous.
    • Despite their wealth they chose not to live ostentatiously.
    • The Atlantic and Pacific coasts are being ostentatiously patrolled by large and reassuring Navy vessels.
    • If we ostentatiously display our Rolex watch, should we be held responsible when it is ripped from our wrist?
    • She pounces on an empty seat and gestures ostentatiously to me that the one opposite is free.
 
 

Definition of ostentatiously in US English:

ostentatiously

adverbˌästənˈtāSHəslē
  • In a pretentious or showy way designed to impress.

    she was known for dressing ostentatiously in designer clothes
    he ostentatiously announced on national television that he was leaving
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Brides still wear ostentatiously royal gowns that cannot be used again for any other function.
    • He hissed when Galloway spoke, of course, cheered ostentatiously when King spoke, and generally made himself ridiculous.
    • Despite their wealth they chose not to live ostentatiously.
    • She pounces on an empty seat and gestures ostentatiously to me that the one opposite is free.
    • Many nobles now ostentatiously turned their backs on public life, as beneath their dignity.
    • Rooms are handsomely but not ostentatiously furnished, and all have king-size beds, fireplaces, and decks that overlook the lake.
    • If we ostentatiously display our Rolex watch, should we be held responsible when it is ripped from our wrist?
    • He also ostentatiously supported the death penalty.
    • The Atlantic and Pacific coasts are being ostentatiously patrolled by large and reassuring Navy vessels.
    • He leaned over towards her, and Lizzy started coughing ostentatiously when the cigar smoke floated in her direction.
 
 
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