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ostentation vs exhibitionism

exhibitionism vs ostentation

ostentation and exhibitionism both are nouns.

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

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