ostentation

• Существительное, обозначающее претенциозную, показную или вульгарную демонстрацию, предназначенную для того, чтобы произвести впечатление на других или привлечь внимание, часто характеризующуюся отсутствием элегантности.

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

uncountable

1. Gaudy outward displayC1formal

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

   Показная роскошь

   • 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.

   Synonymsdisplayexhibitionismextravaganceflashinessglitzpageantrypomppretentiousnessshowinesstawdriness

   Antonymshumilitymodestyplainnessrestraintsimplicity

2. Pompous vanityC1formal

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

   Показное тщеславие

   • 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.

   Synonymsaffectationconceitdisplaygrandiositypompositypretentiousnessshowinessvainglory

   Antonymshumilitymodestyplainnesssimplicity

3. Pretentious or vulgar displayC1formal

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

   Показная роскошь

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

   Synonymsdisplayflamboyanceflashinessgaudinesspageantryparadepomppretentiousnessshowinessvulgarity

   Antonymsmodestyrestraintsimplicityunpretentiousness