noun
ostentation
Ostentation (noun) means a showy display meant to impress or win admiration.
noun
1
A showy display meant to impress or win admiration.
2
The name for a group of peafowl.
3
A striking display or performance.
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Etymology
Arose 1425–75 as late Middle English ostentacioun, borrowed from Middle French ostentation and its source Latin ostentātiō, ostentātiōnem. This corresponds to ostentātus, the past participle of ostentāre, to display or exhibit, a frequentative of ostendere, meaning "to present, display", plus -iōn. By surface analysis it breaks down as ostent + -ation.
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Rhymes for ostentation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of ostentation?
"ostentation" (noun) means a showy display meant to impress or win admiration.
What is another word for ostentation?
Other words for "ostentation" include ostentatiousness, inflation, pomposity, fanfare, pompousness, puffiness.
What is the opposite of ostentation?
Opposites of "ostentation" include reserve, concealment, modesty.
What are the different meanings of ostentation?
"ostentation" has 3 main meanings: 1. A showy display meant to impress or win admiration; 2. The name for a group of peafowl; 3. A striking display or performance.
