gaudy — extravagantly bright or showy, typically in bad taste
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extravagantly bright or showy, typically in bad taste
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɔːdi/
Korean meaning: 지나치게 화려하거나 번쩍이는, 보통 취향이 나쁜
Korean pronunciation: **가**디
Example Sentences
- The casino's gaudy neon signs could be seen from space.
- His gaudy gold watch screamed 'nouveau riche' louder than a megaphone.
- The bride's gaudy dress made the peacocks jealous.
gaudy
ADJECTIVE//ˈɡɔːdi//
extravagantly bright or showy, typically in bad taste
A hotel guest wears gaudy neon clothing that shocks other visitors
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The gaudy costume looks shoddy and bawdy!
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Origin
From the name of a colorful type of bead or necklace worn in the 16th century, possibly derived from Latin 'gaudium' meaning 'joy' or from a proper name. The term came to mean showy or ostentatiously bright.
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“The casino's gaudy neon signs could be seen from space.”
“His gaudy gold watch screamed 'nouveau riche' louder than a megaphone.”
“The bride's gaudy dress made the peacocks jealous.”
“Critics described the new building as gaudy and inappropriate for the historic district.”
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