Word of the Day: Ostentatious
Ostentatious
Meaning: Showy or pretentious.
Example: Her ostentatious jewelry was the talk of the party.
Meaning: Showy or pretentious.
Example: Her ostentatious jewelry was the talk of the party.
Unctuous Meaning: Excessively flattering. Example: The unctuous salesman annoyed everyone.
Yearling Meaning: An animal one year old. Example: The farmer sold the yearling cattle.
Recalcitrant Meaning: Stubbornly disobedient. Example: The recalcitrant student refused to obey.
Ubiquitous Meaning: Present everywhere. Example: Smartphones are ubiquitous today.
Facetious Meaning: Treating serious issues with inappropriate humor. Example: His facetious remarks were not appreciated.
Fastidious Meaning: Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail. Example: He was fastidious about keeping his workspace clean.