ostentatious display

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Refers to a showy or pretentious demonstration, often of wealth or knowledge, intended to attract notice and impress others.

ostentatiousADJECTIVE + NOUN

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display

Examples (10)

  • His expensive car was an ostentatious display of wealth.
  • She made an ostentatious display of her new diamond necklace.
  • The politician's speech was an ostentatious display of patriotism.
  • They avoided any ostentatious display of their success.
  • The ceremony featured an ostentatious display of military power.
  • Critics found the artwork to be an ostentatious display of technical skill without much substance.
  • He hated the ostentatious display of luxury at the party.
  • Despite their immense fortune, they never made an ostentatious display of it.
  • The dictator's palace was designed to be an ostentatious display of his absolute authority.
  • Her elaborate wedding was seen by many as an ostentatious display rather than a celebration of love.