Today's generation is mastering the art of creating new meanings for words and overusing them to the point of annoyance. First it was "mint," then "groovy," and now we're calling people "extra" to describe their wild personality or behavior. But in order to expand your vocabulary and sound like a real intellectual, you're gonna want to try out some of these words with your friends.
1. Ostentatious
/ˌästənˈtāSHəs/
adjective
Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.
2. Superfluous
/so͞oˈpərflo͞oəs/
adjective
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
3. Extraneous
ikˈstrānēəs/
adjective
Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.
4. Haughty
/ˈhôdē/
adjective
Arrogantly superior and disdainful.
5. Flamboyant
/ˌflamˈboi(y)ənt/
adjective
Tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.