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Ostentatious
adjective/os-ten-tay-shuhs/
characterised by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.
In contextThe ostentatious wealth of the mansion was evident in every golden detail.
Remember it
Same 'show' root as ostensible — ostentatious things are a show-off's showcase.
Use it well
Criticises showing off: ostentatious display or wealth; harsher than 'fancy'.