ostentatious in German
ostentatious in German is großtuerisch, pomphaft, pompös — ostentatious means showy or over-the-top, designed mainly to impress or attract attention.
ostentatious in German
großtuerisch
Of ostentation.
pomphaft
Of ostentation.
pompös
Of ostentation.
prahlend
Of ostentation.
prahlerisch
Of ostentation.
protzend
Of ostentation.
ostentativ
Intended to attract notice.
auffällig
Intended to attract notice.
aufmerksamkeitsheischend
Intended to attract notice.
demonstrativ
Intended to attract notice.
kitschig
Of tawdry display; kitsch.
pomphaft
Of tawdry display; kitsch.
pompös
Of tawdry display; kitsch.
What does "ostentatious" mean?
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adj Showy or over-the-top, designed mainly to impress or attract attention.
"He pulled up in an ostentatious gold sports car that nobody could ignore."
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adj Gaudy or tastelessly flashy; kitsch.
"The hotel lobby was decorated in an ostentatious style, all gold trim and crystal chandeliers."
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ostentatious in a sentence
- He pulled up in an ostentatious gold sports car that nobody could ignore.
- Their wedding was criticized as ostentatious, with fireworks and a live orchestra.
- The hotel lobby was decorated in an ostentatious style, all gold trim and crystal chandeliers.
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What is "ostentatious" in German?
"ostentatious" in German is großtuerisch, pomphaft, pompös. ostentatious means: Showy or over-the-top, designed mainly to impress or attract attention.
How do you use "ostentatious" in a sentence?
Example: "He pulled up in an ostentatious gold sports car that nobody could ignore." In German, "ostentatious" is großtuerisch, pomphaft, pompös.
Are there other ways to say "ostentatious" in German?
Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "ostentatious": großtuerisch, pomphaft, pompös, prahlend, prahlerisch, protzend.
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