Wednesday 1 June 2016

BUILD MY LEXICON. 02

       OSTENTATIOUS
       adj [ os- ten-tey-shuh s]
Meaning
Characterised by or given to  pretentious show in an attempt to impress others.

SYNONYMS [ similar in meaning]      

  1. Boastful
  2. Extravagant
  3. Pretentious

ANTONYMS [ opposite in meaning]
  1. Modest
  2. Calm
  3. Quiet
Example
Sharon is from a poor home, but she has adopted an ostentatious lifestyle.


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