Both Uses of
ostentatious
in
Harry Potter (#6) and the Half-Blood Prince
- Malfoy yawned ostentatiously.
Chpt 7 *ostentatiously = in a showy way (intended to attract notice)
- Hermione was rather ostentatiously showing no interest in his whispered plans for forcing entry into the room, which irritated Harry, because he thought she might be a lot of help if she wanted to.†
Chpt 21
Definition:
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(ostentatious) intended to attract notice and impress others -- especially with wealth in a vulgar way