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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 sentences
Examples
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
adverb
ˌästənˈtāSHəslē
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 sentences
Examples
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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