ostentation

Meanings

• noun

  The act of displaying one's wealth or possessions in an extravagant and conspicuous way.

• noun

  A display or demonstration, typically an extravagant one, of wealth, talent, or power.

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Synonyms

boasting , pageantry , parade , pomp , pompousness , show , showiness , vaunting

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ostentation
Ostension , Coagulation , Rastation , Mastication

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Variants

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ostentation , ostentations

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Etymology

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From the Latin ostentātiō, ostentāt- (present participle of ostentāre ‘make a show of’) + -ation.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'ostentation' comes from the Latin word for 'making a show'.

2. In medieval Europe, ostentation was used to describe the public display of relics or religious icons.

3. The term 'ostentatious' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Conspicuous consumption: A social and economic theory that describes the act of buying and displaying goods as a means of enhancing social status.

2. Extravagance: The use of excessive and wasteful resources, particularly with regard to money or luxury items.

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Culture

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In literature, ostentation is often used to describe characters who flaunt their wealth or status. In art, ostentation can be seen in the extravagant decoration of baroque architecture and the grandeur of rococo paintings. In music, ostentatious performances may involve flashy solos or elaborate costumes.

How to Memorize "ostentation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wealthy person showing off their expensive jewelry, clothes, and cars to their friends.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of wealth and extravagance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'O' in ostentation stands for 'ostentatious'.

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