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Synonyms
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Meaning:
boast

a statement, speech, that one is or can do better, is richer etc than others

brag; source of pride

chic

fashionable

fashionable

de luxe

(from French) of very high quality, standard of comfort etc

superior, plush

esthetic

aesthetic

nice, refined

exclusive

not willing to admit members or mix with others considered to be inferior in social position, education etc

unshared, restricted

expensive

costing a great deal of money, people, effort etc

high-priced

fashionable

following the latest fashion; used, visited, by many people

stylish, up-to-date

flamboyance

being flamboyant

exhibitionism, flashiness

flamboyant

brightly coloured and decorated; (of a person, behaviour, writing style etc) very energetic, lively etc

extravagant, theatrical

in

at home, present at work etc

fashionable

ostentation

an exaggerated display of wealth, skill etc to get admiration or envy

exhibitionism, flashiness

posh

elegant and smart (and intended to impress people)

luxurious, upper-class

pretentious

claiming (without justification) great ability, qualities or importance

snobbish, conceited

showy

attracting attention because (too) colourful, bright etc

flamboyant, flashy

snub

to ignore, treat rudely, (a person)

give someone the cold shoulder

strut

a piece of wood or metal used in a building etc to strengthen it; to walk in a proud, self-important way

walk pompously

stylish

having good style; fashionable

fashionable

sumptuous

looking expensive

luxurious, splendid

swagger

(to walk in) a self-important manner

show off; walk pompously

swish

(to cause something) to move through the air with a hissing or brushing sound

fashionable, elegant

trendy

following the latest fashion

in fashion, style

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