ostentatiously
ostentatiously — adverb
1. in a deliberately obvious or showy manner, done specifically to draw attention t
in a deliberately obvious or showy manner, done specifically to draw attention to how rich, important, or impressive you are — for example, driving an expensive car through a poor area, or wearing lots of jewellery to a casual gathering
Stephanie drove her new sports car ostentatiously through the narrow streets, hoping neighbours would notice.
ostentatiously after a verb of motion
Chidi ostentatiously laid out his collection of gold watches for the dinner guests to admire.
The restaurant owner ostentatiously placed a bottle of vintage champagne on every empty table.
Defne ostentatiously mentioned her family's private jet during the job interview.
The CEO arrived ostentatiously, stepping out of a limousine onto a red carpet.
- showily
more neutral — can describe any attention-grabbing display without the strong negative judgement about wealth
- flashily
more informal — suggests something is bright, colourful, or gaudy rather than specifically wealth-focused
- pretentiously
focuses on claiming greater importance or sophistication than is deserved, rather than wealth alone
- modestly
the opposite attitude — behaving in a way that does not draw attention to oneself
- discreetly
acting carefully to avoid being noticed or drawing any attention at all
文法句型
[verb] ostentatiously
ostentatiously [adjective]
[clause], ostentatiously
用法筆記
Carries a critical or disapproving tone — it suggests the person is trying too hard to impress others with wealth or status. The subject is typically a person who wants to be admired, and the action involves money, possessions, or luxury items. Not used for kind, helpful, or skill-based actions.