ostentatious
advancedC1/ˌɒstənˈteɪʃəs/ · os-ten-ta-tious
Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.
Meanings
Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.
بے ہودہ یا دکھاوا کرنے والے طرز کی خاصیت؛ متاثر کرنے یا توجہ حاصل کرنے کے لئے بنایا گیا۔
غیر معمولی
ghair mamooli
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Common Collocations
- ostentatious display
- ostentatious wealth
- ostentatious lifestyle
Example Sentences
His ostentatious lifestyle attracted much criticism.
اس کا غیر معمولی طرز زندگی بہت سی تنقید کو متوجہ کرتا تھا۔
Us ka ghair mamooli tarz-e-zindagi bohot si tanqeed ko mutajeh karta tha.
The ostentatious decorations of the house were overwhelming.
گھر کی غیر معمولی سجاوٹ بہت زیادہ متاثر کن تھی۔
Ghar ki ghair mamooli sajawat bohot zyada mutasir kun thi.
She wore an ostentatious dress that drew everyone's attention.
اس نے ایک غیر معمولی لباس پہنا جو سب کی توجہ حاصل کر رہا تھا۔
Us ne aik ghair mamooli libas pehna jo sab ki tawajjo hasil kar raha tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'ostentatious' as someone needing to show off their wealth like a peacock.
Imagine a peacock displaying its feathers in a grand manner to impress others.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دکھاوا سب کا ہے کمال، جو ہے سچ وہ بلکل بیچارہ۔
Dikhawa sab ka hai kamaal, jo hai sach woh bilkul bichara.
Everyone's showiness is great, but the truth is always humble.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دکھاوا، ناکامی کا نشان ہے۔
Dikhawa, nakami ka nishaan hai.
Showiness is a sign of failure.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "ostentatio" — display, showing off
First known use: 1600s
The word evolved from Latin 'ostentatio', indicating a display or showing off, often used in a negative context to signify excessive or pretentious display.