Ostensible vs. Ostentatious

Ostensibleadjective

Apparent, evident; meant for open display.

Ostensibleadjective

Appearing as such; being such in appearance; professed, supposed (rather than demonstrably true or real).

Ostensibleadjective

Capable of being shown; proper or intended to be shown.

Ostensibleadjective

Outwardly appearing to be; shown to be; exhibited; apparent; evident.

Ostensibleadjective

Declared; avowed; professed; pretended; - often used as opposed to real or actual; as, an ostensible reason, motive, or aim.

Ostensibleadjective

appearing as such but not necessarily so;

Ostensibleadjective

represented or appearing as such; pretended;

Ostentatiousadjective

Of ostentation.

Ostentatiousadjective

Intended to attract notice.

Ostentatiousadjective

Of tawdry display; kitsch.

Ostentatiousadjective

Fond of, or evincing, ostentation; unduly conspicuous; pretentious; boastful.

Ostentatiousadjective

intended to attract notice and impress others;

Ostentatiousadjective

of a display that is tawdry or vulgar