ostentation

The word “ostentation” has 4 syllables: os-ten-ta-tion

It's pronounced as /ˌɑː.stɛnˈteɪ.ʃən/

What is synonym and antonym for ostentation?

In the thesaurus, “ostentation” has 44 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ostentation along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ostentation

adornment
dazzle
decoration
dressing
embellishment
extravagance
extravaganza
fanciness
fanfare
flamboyance
flash
flashiness
foofaraw
garishness
garnishment
gaudiness
glitz
luridness
luxuriance
luxuriousness
magnificence
meretriciousness
mummery
opulence
ornamentation
ostentatiousness
pageant
pageantry
parade
pomp
pretence
pretense
pretentiousness
razzle-dazzle
razzmatazz
richness
show
showiness
spectacle
sumptuousness
swank
tawdriness
trimming
vulgarity

Antonyms for ostentation

austerity
conservativeness
elegance
gracefulness
minimalism
moderation
modesty
plainness
restraint
severity
simplicity
tastefulness
understatement

Meanings of ostentation

noun
1. Ambitious display; vain show; display intended to excite admiration or applause.
2. A show or spectacle.

Example Sentences

The millionaire’s house was filled with gold fixtures and marble floors, a clear display of ostentation.
His ostentation at the charity gala made others uncomfortable.
True generosity comes from sincerity, not from ostentation or the desire for praise.
The palace’s design was marked by ostentation rather than elegance.
She avoided ostentation, preferring a modest lifestyle despite her wealth.

On this page you'll find 57 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ostentation, such as: adornment, austerity, conservativeness, dazzle, decoration, dressing, elegance.

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