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ostentationthe practice of displaying one's wealth, knowledge, or achievements in a way that is designed to impress others

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the practice of displaying one's wealth, knowledge, or achievements in a way that is designed to impress others

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɑːstenˈteɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 남에게 인상을 주려고 부, 지식, 성취를 과시하는 행위

Korean pronunciation: 아스턴**테이**션

Example Sentences

  • The millionaire's gold-plated toilet was pure ostentation.
  • She donated anonymously to avoid any ostentation.
  • His ostentation knew no bounds when he hired a mariachi band for his grocery shopping.

ostentation

NOUN

//ˌɑːstenˈteɪʃən//

the practice of displaying one's wealth, knowledge, or achievements in a way that is designed to impress others

ostentation concept
💡 Concept

a well-dressed man spreads multiple luxury items across his dining table while gesturing grandly to nearby diners. He prominently displays expensive watches, designer accessories, and stacks of credit cards for everyone to see. His exaggerated movements and loud voice draw attention from surrounding tables as he boasts about his possessions. Other restaurant guests turn in their chairs to stare at his elaborate show of wealth. Some diners roll their eyes while others whisper to each other about his behavior. someone displaying their wealth and achievements in a way designed to impress others

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɑːstenˈteɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɒstenˈteɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootostent
Suffix--ation

Origin

From Latin 'ostentare' meaning 'to show off' or 'to display.' This word comes from ancient Roman culture where wealthy citizens would publicly flaunt their riches and status.

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🎵Rhyme

demonstrationpresentationmanifestation
demonstration
presentation
manifestation

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The millionaire's gold-plated toilet was pure ostentation.

She donated anonymously to avoid any ostentation.

😄 Fun example

His ostentation knew no bounds when he hired a mariachi band for his grocery shopping.

True elegance lies in simplicity, not ostentation.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

showinesspretentiousnessflamboyancepompousnessboastfulness

Antonyms

modestyhumilitysimplicity

Related

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