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ostentation

noun
/ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃən/

Meaning

excessive display of wealth or knowledge intended to attract admiration or envy

Example Sentences

The billionaire’s party was full of ostentation and luxury.

Example Expressions

show of ostentation

Synonyms

showiness, display, flamboyance, pretentiousness

Antonyms

modesty, humility, simplicity

Collocations

ostentation and luxury, ostentation of wealth, great ostentation, without ostentation

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