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
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.