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    Ostensiblement (en. Ostentatiously)

    /ɔs.tɑ̃.si.blə.mã/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In an evident manner, which leaves no room for doubt.
    He acted ostentatiously to be noticed.
    Il a agi ostensiblement pour se faire remarquer.
    Which manifests clearly and deliberately.
    She was ostentatiously displaying her dissatisfaction.
    Elle affichait ostensiblement son mécontentement.
    With a manifest intention to show something.
    They celebrated their victory ostentatiously.
    Ils ont célébré ostensiblement leur victoire.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'ostensible', from the Latin 'ostensibilis', which means 'that can be shown'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    ostensibly happy
    Who displays a manifest joy.
    ostensiblement heureux
    to act ostentatiously
    To act with the intention of being noticed.
    agir ostensiblement
    to show ostentatiously
    To clearly display a feeling or opinion.
    montrer ostensiblement

    Related Words

    ostensible
    Which is obvious or clear.
    ostensible
    manifest
    Which is obvious, which manifests clearly.
    manifeste
    obvious
    Which is understood unequivocally.
    évident

    Slang Meanings

    Classy or showy in their actions.
    He is always ostentatiously elegant, as if he wants to be seen.
    Il est toujours ostentatoirement élégant, comme s'il voulait être vu.
    Seeking to attract attention.
    She always acts in an ostentatiously dramatic way.
    Elle agit toujours de manière ostensiblement dramatique.