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ostentation vs splurge

splurge vs ostentation

ostentation and splurge both are nouns.

ostentation is not a verb while splurge is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ostentation Yes No No No
splurge Yes No Yes No
As nouns, splurge is a hyponym of ostentation; that is, splurge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ostentation:
  • ostentation: a gaudy outward display
  • splurge: an ostentatious display (of effort or extravagance etc.)
Other hyponyms of ostentation include bluster, bravado, exhibitionism, ritz, pedantry.
ostentation (noun) splurge (noun)
pretentious or showy or vulgar display any act of immoderate indulgence
lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity an ostentatious display (of effort or extravagance etc.)
a gaudy outward display
ostentation (verb) splurge (verb)
be showy or ostentatious
indulge oneself
Difference between ostentation and splurge

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