Monday, October 31, 2011

Ostentation

noun: excessive showiness

The ostentation of the Sun King's court is evident in the lavish decoration and luxuriousness of his palace at Versailles.

While there were many more practical cars, David begged Mom and Dad to get the S200 because of his great need for ostentation to impress his friends.

Synonyms: conspicuousness, flashiness, pretentiousness, showiness

















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