ostentatiousness
/ˌɑstənˈteɪʃəsnəs/
noun
- The quality of being showy or designed to impress others, often in a way that seems excessive or unnecessary.
- The CEO's ostentatiousness was criticized by the board, who felt it reflected poorly on the company's values.
- Her ostentatiousness at the party, wearing a diamond tiara and a fur coat, seemed out of place at a casual backyard barbecue.
- The ostentatiousness of the mansion, with its gold-plated fixtures and marble floors, made the guests feel uncomfortable.
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