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ostentatiously

/ˌɒs.tənˈteɪ.ʃəs.li/

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adverb

/ˌɒs.tənˈteɪ.ʃəs.li/C2formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «показным или экстравагантным способом, предназначенным для привлечения внимания или впечатления других». Описывает действия, выполняемые с чрезмерной демонстрацией богатства, знаний или навыков, часто подразумевая отсутствие сдержанности или скромности.

An adverb meaning "in a showy or extravagant way intended to attract attention or impress others." It describes actions performed with excessive display of wealth, knowledge, or skill, often implying a lack of subtlety or modesty.

  1. Showy or flashy mannerC1formal

    In a way that is intended to attract attention or impress others, often with excessive display of wealth or skill.

    ruПоказно

    • He ostentatiously flashed his gold watch at the party.
    • She ostentatiously drove her luxury car through the neighborhood.
    • The billionaire ostentatiously donated a large sum to the charity.

    Synonymsconspicuouslyflamboyantlyflashilygarishlypompouslypretentiouslyshowily

    Antonymsmodestlyplainlysimplysubtly

Forms
  • more ostentatiously comparative form
  • most ostentatiously superlative form
Vocab Bloom Hub English dataset · 0.3.1

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