Ostentation
(noun)
- The action or fact of showing off; display.
- Excessive or conspicuous showiness; pretentiousness.
Origin:
Late 16th century (in the sense "display intended to impress others"): from latin ostentatio(n-), from ostentare "show off", from ostentus "evident", past participle of ostendere "show".
Examples:
- He was accused of making his wealth through ostentation and fraud.
- He was criticized for the ostentation of his lifestyle.
- The wedding was an ostentation of wealth and status.
- The new mansion was an ostentation of his success.
- The ostentation of the event was overwhelming and distasteful.