ostentatious

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The Hartleys were by no means purse proud or ostentatious, and their sudden acquisition of a great fortune in no way changed their simple, pleasant attitude toward life.

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  1. adjective Characterized by or given to ostentation; pretentious. See Synonyms at showy.

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showy ·  regal ·  extravagant ·  tawdry ·  gaudy ·  lavish ·  pretentious ·  utmost ·  insolent ·  ceremonious ·  unexampled ·  sumptuous
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/ɑstɛnˈteɪʃəs/
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