ostentation

• Substantiv, das eine prahlerische, protzige oder geschmacklose Zurschaustellung bezeichnet, die darauf abzielt, bei anderen Eindruck zu machen oder Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen, und oft durch mangelnde Eleganz gekennzeichnet ist.

A noun referring to a pretentious, showy, or vulgar display intended to impress others or attract attention, often characterized by a lack of elegance.

unzählbar

1. Gaudy outward displayC1formal

   An exaggerated or flashy show of wealth, knowledge, or status intended to impress others.

   Prahlen

   • The billionaire's mansion was a monument to ostentation.
   • Her jewelry was chosen for its ostentation, not its beauty.
   • The ceremony was marked by unnecessary ostentation.

   Synonymedisplayexhibitionismextravaganceflashinessglitzpageantrypomppretentiousnessshowinesstawdriness

   Antonymehumilitymodestyplainnessrestraintsimplicity

2. Pompous vanityC1formal

   A lack of elegance resulting from being overly proud, self-important, and showy.

   Prahlsucht

   • His speech was full of ostentation, with no real substance.
   • The politician's ostentation alienated many voters.
   • She disliked the ostentation of the royal court.

   Synonymeaffectationconceitdisplaygrandiositypompositypretentiousnessshowinessvainglory

   Antonymehumilitymodestyplainnesssimplicity

3. Pretentious or vulgar displayC1formal

   A showy, vulgar, or pretentious exhibition meant to attract attention.

   Protzigkeit

   • The party was an exercise in vulgar ostentation.
   • He criticized the ostentation of modern architecture.
   • Their lifestyle was one of pure ostentation.

   Synonymedisplayflamboyanceflashinessgaudinesspageantryparadepomppretentiousnessshowinessvulgarity

   Antonymemodestyrestraintsimplicityunpretentiousness