garish — obtrusively bright and showy; lurid
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: obtrusively bright and showy; lurid
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡerɪʃ/
Korean meaning: 지나치게 화려하고 눈에 거슬리는; 야한, 천박한
Korean pronunciation: **게**어리시
Example Sentences
- Her garish pink outfit made everyone at the funeral uncomfortable.
- The casino's garish interior design screamed 'bad taste' from every corner.
- His garish tie with dancing unicorns didn't exactly scream 'professional meeting'.
garish
ADJECTIVE//ˈɡerɪʃ//
obtrusively bright and showy; lurid
A customer wears garish neon clothing that makes others look away
Gar's outfit is garish - too bright, too flashy!
The garish neon disrupts the peaceful parish
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The origin of 'garish' is uncertain but likely derives from the Middle English word 'gauren' or 'garen,' possibly related to Old English 'gar' meaning 'spear' or from Germanic roots suggesting a glaring or startling quality.
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📝Examples
“Her garish pink outfit made everyone at the funeral uncomfortable.”
“The casino's garish interior design screamed 'bad taste' from every corner.”
“His garish tie with dancing unicorns didn't exactly scream 'professional meeting'.”
“The garish billboard pollution ruined the natural beauty of the countryside.”
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