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单词 ostentatious
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
os•ten•ta•tious /ˌɑstɛnˈteɪʃəs, -tən-/USA pronunciation   adj. 
    1. marked by a false or overly grand display of wealth:ostentatious jewelry.
  • overly dramatic;
    done in an exaggerated way that draws attention to oneself:gave an ostentatious bow to the audience.
  • os•ten•ta•tious•ly, adv. 

    WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
    os•ten•ta•tious  (os′ten tāshəs, -tən-),USA pronunciation adj. 
    1. characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others:an ostentatious dresser.
    2. (of actions, manner, qualities exhibited, etc.) intended to attract notice:Lady Bountiful's ostentatious charity.
    • ostentat(ion) + -ious 1650–60
    os′ten•tatious•ly, adv. 
    os′ten•tatious•ness, n. 
      • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . See grandiose. 

    Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
    ˌostenˈtatious /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/ adj
    1. characterized by pretentious, showy, or vulgar display

    ˌostenˈtatiously adv
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