Definition of Ostentatious

intended to attract notice and impress others in an extreme and unnecessary way

Examples of Ostentatious in a sentence

I tried to tell Mary her fur coat was a bit too ostentatious to be worn at a funeral!  🔊

Even though Larry has a gigantic art collection, he does not present it in an ostentatious manner to everyone who enters his home.  🔊

My wealthy aunt who enjoys flaunting her wealth always wears an ostentatious diamond necklace.  🔊

Although Henry was a millionaire, no one ever considered him ostentatious because of the laid-back way in which he carried himself.  🔊

Elena thinks her strapless dress is appropriate for the party, but it is actually too ostentatious for the somber event.  🔊

In order to avoid being robbery targets, tourists are encouraged to not wear ostentatious jewelry.  🔊

Everyone could tell the singer was a diva simply by looking at her brightly-colored ostentatious outfit.  🔊

Because Sarah puts up at least two thousand Christmas lights each year, she always has the most ostentatious decorations in our neighborhood.  🔊

The little girl’s birthday party was an ostentatious affair with live ponies, a chocolate fountain, and a six-tier cake.  🔊

Although the rock star gave regularly to charity, he was still criticized for his ostentatious lifestyle.  🔊

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