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exhibitionism vs ostentation

ostentation vs exhibitionism

exhibitionism and ostentation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
exhibitionism Yes No No No
ostentation Yes No No No
As nouns, ostentation is a hypernym of exhibitionism; that is, ostentation is a word with a broader meaning than exhibitionism:
  • exhibitionism: extravagant and conspicuous behavior intended to attract attention to yourself
  • ostentation: a gaudy outward display
Other hypernyms of exhibitionism include fanfare, flash.
exhibitionism (noun) ostentation (noun)
the perverse act of exposing and attracting attention to your own genitals pretentious or showy or vulgar display
extravagant and conspicuous behavior intended to attract attention to yourself lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity
a gaudy outward display
Difference between exhibitionism and ostentation

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