Associations to the word «Ostentation»
Noun
- Pomp
- Extravagance
- Vanity
- Magnificence
- Simplicity
- Luxury
- Gratification
- Benevolence
- Modesty
- Valour
- Pretension
- Pride
- Conceit
- Wealth
- Arrogance
- Envy
- Parade
- Bitterness
- Display
- Flourish
- Lust
- Virtue
- Discourse
- Ambition
- Hospitality
- Rich
- Convenience
- Ignorance
- Expense
- Diversion
- Motive
- Expose
- Taste
- Humour
- Bravery
- Decoration
- Temper
- Simple
- Jealousy
- Manner
- Contrary
- Neighbour
- Garment
- Dress
- Furniture
- Comfort
- Perhaps
- Admiration
- Procession
- Mankind
- Traveller
- Charity
- Multitude
- Enthusiasm
- Devotion
- Gratitude
- Sentiment
- Dominion
- Noble
- Hatred
- Merit
- Dignity
- Carriage
- Trader
- Triumph
- Sake
- Occasion
- Desire
- Courage
- Habit
Adjective
Wiktionary
OSTENTATION, noun. Ambitious display; vain show; display intended to excite admiration or applause.
OSTENTATION, noun. (obsolete) A show or spectacle.
Dictionary definition
OSTENTATION, noun. A gaudy outward display.
OSTENTATION, noun. Lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity.
OSTENTATION, noun. Pretentious or showy or vulgar display.
Wise words
Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry
and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.