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ostentatiously
[/ɒˈsten.teɪ.ʃə.sli/]
adverb
ostensivamente
1.
In a way that is intended to impress or attract attention; with obvious or deliberate display
He ostentatiously displayed his expensive watch at the meeting.
Ele ostensivamente exibiu seu relógio caro na reunião.
2.
In a manner that is showy or pretentious; with exaggerated prominence
She ostentatiously ordered the most expensive wine on the menu.
Ela ostensivamente pediu o vinho mais caro do cardápio.
NYC Slang
flexing
Synonyms
showily
pretentiously
flamboyantly
conspicuously
gaudily
Antonyms
modestly
humbly
quietly
unobtrusively
discreetly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ostensivamente
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ostensivamente
Standard usage; may also use 'de forma chamativa'
São Paulo
ostensivamente
Standard usage; colloquially 'na cara' can imply similar meaning
Portugal
ostensivamente
Standard usage; may use 'de forma vistosa' in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
show off
flaunt
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
put on airs
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