Fastuously

/ˈfæs.tʃu.ə.sli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that is showy, luxurious, or excessively ornate in a way that seems wasteful or pretentious.

Etymology

From 'fastuous' (relating to excessive luxury or display), derived from Latin 'fastus' meaning pride or disdain, combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The word evolved to describe behavior characterized by ostentatious wealth or grandeur.

Kelly Says

This word is practically extinct in modern English, but it captures a very Roman attitude—the idea that displaying wealth too openly shows poor judgment rather than good taste. The Romans actually had a concept for this, 'fastus,' which meant the kind of arrogant pride that comes from flaunting what you have.

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