Conservative and Ostentatious

Opposite meaning words

Conservative adjective - Not excessively showy.

Usage example: dressing in conservative outfits so as to make a good impression at job interviews

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Ostentatious is an antonym for conservative.

Ostentatious adjective - Excessively showy.

Usage example: wears an ostentatious diamond ring on his little finger

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Conservative is an antonym for ostentatious in pretentious topic.

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