flashy — intended to attract attention through being bright, colorful, or ostentatious
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: intended to attract attention through being bright, colorful, or ostentatious
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflæʃi/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother thinks my neon pink sneakers are too flashy for church.
- The CEO's flashy sports car contrasted sharply with the company's budget cuts.
- She avoided flashy makeup and chose a more natural look for the job interview.
flashy
ADJECTIVE[/ˈflæʃi/]
intended to attract attention through being bright, colorful, or ostentatious
He rolled up in a flashy red sports car with gold rims.
Her flashy style looks trashy with those splashy moves!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Middle English 'flash' meaning to shine briefly or suddenly, combined with the adjective-forming suffix '-y'. The word evolved to describe something that attracts attention through bright, showy appearance.
Breakdown
flash (to shine suddenly/brightly) + -y (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
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📝Examples
“My grandmother thinks my neon pink sneakers are too flashy for church.”
“The CEO's flashy sports car contrasted sharply with the company's budget cuts.”
“She avoided flashy makeup and chose a more natural look for the job interview.”
“His flashy dance moves at the wedding made everyone either laugh or cringe.”
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