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Synonyms for ostentatiously


Grammar : Adv
Spell : os-ten-tey-shuh s, -tuh n-
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɒs tɛnˈteɪ ʃəs, -tən-



Définition of ostentatiously

Origin :
  • 1701, from ostentation + -ous. Earlier in a similar sense were ostentative (c.1600); ostentive (1590s). Related: Ostentatiously; ostentatiousness (1650s).
  • adv blatantly
Example sentences :
  • Then he ostentatiously returned the gun he was holding to its holster.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • We took revolvers, holding them ostentatiously in our pockets.
  • Extract from : « The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2 » by Various
  • They were ostentatiously solemnizing the obsequies of the departed monarch.
  • Extract from : « Henry IV, Makers of History » by John S. C. Abbott
  • She was not merely regardless of it, but ostentatiously disdainful.
  • Extract from : « Schwartz: A History » by David Christie Murray
  • The girl was now shunned, ostentatiously, carefully shunned.
  • Extract from : « Little Novels of Italy » by Maurice Henry Hewlett
  • It is something that its present state is at least not ostentatiously displayed.
  • Extract from : « A Journey to the Western Isles of Scotland » by Samuel Johnson
  • Samson glared at the lady who ostentatiously shook her head.
  • Extract from : « Diversions in Sicily » by H. Festing Jones
  • You want to do this so as to ostentatiously show that you mean to keep friends with me.
  • Extract from : « The Kopje Garrison » by George Manville Fenn
  • Jeff's voice was ostentatiously cheerful, but his eyes were a little anxious.
  • Extract from : « Jeff Briggs's Love Story » by Bret Harte
  • Miss Westbury frowned, and ostentatiously changed the subject.
  • Extract from : « The Limit » by Ada Leverson

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