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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