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Ostentatious vs Opulent - What's the difference?

ostentatious | opulent |

As adjectives the difference between ostentatious and opulent

is that ostentatious is of ostentation while opulent is luxuriant, and ostentatiously magnificent.

ostentatious

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of ostentation.
  • Intended to attract notice.
  • Of tawdry display; kitsch.
    • Synonyms
    * (tawdry)

    Derived terms

    * ostensible * ostensive

    References

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    opulent

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Luxuriant, and ostentatiously magnificent.
  • Rich, sumptuous and extravagant.