All 3 Uses of
ostentatious
in
The Bourne Ultimatum
- In truth, he had to keep reminding himself that his loose change-fifties, twenties and tens-were in his right front trousers pocket so as not to make a mistake and either appear ostentatious or be a mark for some unprincipled hustler.†
ostentatious = intended to attract notice and impress others
- The walls were covered with deep brown paneling, the inevitable portrait of Lenin centered ostentatiously behind the head chair, beside which was a low table designed for the telephone console within easy reach.†
ostentatiously = in a manner intended to attract notice and impress others
- It's why you wanted an ostentatious limousine from our embassy.
*ostentatious = showy (intended to attract notice and impress others)
Definition:
intended to attract notice and impress others -- especially with wealth in a vulgar way