Os-ten-ta-tious
adjective
characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice
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I've always just assumed that I knew what this word meant (something like snooty or wealthy) but I've never been comfortable enough to use it in my writing. Really, I was close enough for it to make sense, but it's good to know the full definition to have a better understanding.
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