ostentatious
ಆಡಂಬರದ
definition
adjective
books that people buy and display ostentatiously but never actually finish
characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.
translation of 'ostentatious'
ಆಡಂಬರದ,
ಡಂಭಾಚಾರದ
example
While we do not insist on you taking to the streets on a bicycle, we do encourage a less 'ostentatious' lifestyle.
But there are few cases of 'ostentatious' opulence amid the poverty.
She doesn't own a fleet of 'ostentatious' cars or a portfolio of grand homes.
Hat designer Tracy Rose, 42, renowned for her 'ostentatious' hats on Ladies' Day, was also attired in a weather theme.
There's no easy remedy, especially when 'ostentatious' teen role models portray money as no object.
It's gaudy, it's 'ostentatious' , and it's exactly what one would expect from a rock star that thinks he's God.
Hey you - people in love, do you have to be so 'ostentatious' about it?
He was a generous but not 'ostentatious' philanthropist; his private and family life was wholly conventional.
She wears an 'ostentatious' diamond ring and a pearl the size of a marble.
Buying an island seems the pinnacle of 'ostentatious' extravagance.
For those who spend down their wealth on a lavish and 'ostentatious' lifestyle, there is no tax.
They contribute generously to village and family enterprises and avoid 'ostentatious' displays of affluence.
His way of life may seem a bit 'ostentatious' , but his energy and enthusiasm is infectious, and there is nothing snobbish or affected about him.
Civilised behaviour is the key to appearing middle class, so don't binge drink, never swear and don't do anything 'ostentatious' .
The book was needlessly massive and it came in a choice of eight 'ostentatious' satin covers.
Instead, they show us a suite that would, perhaps, have been a little too 'ostentatious' for a spiritual leader.
London at the time was a curious mixture of 'ostentatious' wealth hiding harrowing poverty.
He was always smartly dressed but not in an 'ostentatious' way.
Bernard rides around the town in an 'ostentatious' sports car and behaves like a cowardly bully.
The family are keen attenders at St Agnes Catholic Church, and Papa's piety is effortful and 'ostentatious' .
If we 'ostentatiously' display our Rolex watch, should we be held responsible when it is ripped from our wrist?
I shook my head again, glanced over my shoulder at the boys - they were all watching our exchange - and 'ostentatiously' leaned closer to the old woman.
She pounces on an empty seat and gestures 'ostentatiously' to me that the one opposite is free.
Del Mar never grew to an unmanageable size or broad-avenued 'ostentatiousness' , because it couldn't.
Perched high over the ocean, the modest homes spoke of a more reasonable society free from the 'ostentatiousness' of mainstream Hollywood.
They are 'ostentatiously' nonchalant, disinclined to become too involved, at least to begin with.
Her 'ostentatiousness' is endearing, if you can swallow both the musical and vocal flourishes.
Of course some percentage of this represented authentic business and educational expense, but much of it was pure 'ostentatiousness' or ‘gallery’ as we are wont to describe in local parlance.
He is also an Olympian namedropper, 'ostentatiously' recounting how much Keith Richards enjoyed his company.
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