What does ostentatiousness mean?
Definitions for ostentatiousness
os·ten·ta·tious·ness
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Princeton's WordNet
ostentation, ostentatiousness, pomposity, pompousness, pretentiousness, puffiness, splashiness, inflationnoun
lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity
Wiktionary
ostentatiousnessnoun
The property or characteristic of being ostentatious.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Ostentatiousnessnoun
Vanity; boastfulness.
Etymology: from ostentatious.
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ostentatiousness
Ostentatiousness is the quality of being showy, extravagant, or overly elaborate in order to attract attention or impress others. It involves displaying wealth, skills, or accomplishments in a way that might be considered excessive or tastelessly showy.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ostentatiousness in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ostentatiousness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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