No. 10,874 in French

ostensiblement

"Openly" or "obviously, in a way that is noticeable."

In a sentence

Il a ostensiblement ignoré les avertissements.
He ostentatiously ignored the warnings.
In this sentence, the word 'ostensiblement' is used to suggest that the person ignored the warnings in a way that was deliberately noticeable or meant to attract attention.
Elle a ostensiblement montré son désaccord lors de la réunion.
She ostentatiously showed her disagreement during the meeting.
Here, 'ostensiblement' indicates that she displayed her disagreement in a way that was public and clear to everyone present.
Ils ont ostensiblement quitté la salle pour protester.
They ostentatiously left the room to protest.
The use of 'ostensiblement' in this sentence highlights the deliberate and visible nature of their action, aimed at conveying a message or stance.

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