ostentatiously
3
7.9
- adverb
- /ˌɑːstənˈteɪʃəsli/
:
ostentosamente
- She decorated her office ostentatiously to impress her clients with her success.
- ostentatiously displayed
- ostentatiously dressed
Examples
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"Would you like to live as other humans do, Alice?" I asked, ostentatiously leading with my chin.
Fiction book (2000) -
And she turned and walked down the corridor, ostentatiously wearing her injury like a garment.
Fiction book (1993) -
Fred saw him now across the courtyard, ostentatiously drinking beer from a bottle.
Fiction book (1995) -
Her wrist stiffens, and she pulls away, ostentatiously reaching for her book on the night table.
Fiction book (1999) -
At the outset, David strikes an ostentatiously defiant pose.
Academic text (2009) -
Then she seated herself behind the spinet desk, where she ostentatiously set to work transcribing her father's notes.
Fiction book (1995) -
Yuri squeezes right next to him, ostentatiously carrying a clipboard.
Fiction book (2000) -
Bubblebutt slows the treadmill down and looks at Nora, ostentatiously pursing her lips.
Fiction book (1993) -
The millionaire arrived at the party ostentatiously flaunting his expensive jewelry.
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During the meeting, he ostentatiously displayed his new watch to draw everyone's attention.
Synonyms
16
5.3
In a way that is easy to see or notice
6
5.7
Do something in a showy way to get attention
3
6.8
In a way that uses bright colors and bold style to get attention
2
6.0
In a very decorated way with detailed designs like carved patterns or gold
1
7.6
In a way that tries to seem more important or special than it is
1
8.2
In a showy way that has too many decorations and details
1
7.2
In a way that is bright and attracts attention
1
7.0
In a way that is bright and meant to attract attention
1
8.5
In a showy, exaggerated way to impress people
In a way that openly shows off to get attention
In a proud, showy way to get attention
Talking about things you did to show you are proud
In a false way to seem more important or polite than you feel
In a way that draws attention and annoys people
Antonyms
How Showy
Surface Forms
Morphology
ostentatiously = ostentatious (transparent) = ostentatious + ly
Standard adjective-to-adverb formation with -ly; the meaning is directly predictable from the adjective.
Etymology
Ostentatiously comes from the Latin root ostentare, which means 'to show', and you can think of it like 'showing off' or a loud 'display'. So, to act ostentatiously is to do something to attract notice and try to impress others.