ostentatious
Translation
ostentatious, showy, pretentious
Examples
He wore an ostentatious diamond ring.
He wore an ostentatious diamond ring.
Her ostentatious display of wealth was tasteless.
Her ostentatious display of wealth was tasteless.
Grammar Patterns
an ostentatious ((noun)) He wore an ostentatious diamond ring.
Similar Words
Synonyms: showy, pretentious, flamboyant; Antonyms: modest, plain, reserved
Etymology
From Latin 'ostentare', meaning 'to display, show off'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'oh-stunt-atious' - imagine someone doing a stunt to show off.