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单词 flashiness
释义

flashy

adjective

ˈfla-shē How to pronounce flashy (audio)
flashier; flashiest
1
chiefly dialectal : lacking in substance or flavor : insipid
2
: momentarily dazzling
3
a
: superficially attractive or impressive
b
: ostentatious or showy often beyond the bounds of good taste
especially : marked by gaudy brightness
flashily
ˈfla-shə-lē How to pronounce flashy (audio)
adverb
flashiness
ˈfla-shē-nəs How to pronounce flashy (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • jazzy
  • pizzazzy
  • pizazzy
  • snazzy
  • splashy
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Example Sentences

rich young men who drive flashy cars I bought the CD primarily for its flashy cover design.
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Word History

First Known Use

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

flashy

adjective

ˈfla-shē How to pronounce flashy (audio)
flashier; flashiest
: gaudy, showy
flashy clothes

flashiness

noun

as in showiness
excessive or unnecessary display his penchant for flashiness, as evidenced by his expensive, specially tailored suits

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • showiness
  • flamboyance
  • gaudiness
  • glitz
  • ostentation
  • garishness
  • ostentatiousness
  • ornamentation
  • pomp
  • spectacle
  • luxuriousness
  • decoration
  • swank
  • pretentiousness
  • luxuriance
  • flash
  • fanfare
  • adornment
  • pretense
  • parade
  • dressing
  • razzmatazz
  • dazzle
  • fanciness
  • pageantry
  • show
  • opulence
  • éclat
  • richness
  • extravagance
  • sumptuousness
  • razzle-dazzle
  • extravaganza
  • magnificence
  • pretence
  • mummery
  • pageant
  • embellishment
  • trimming
  • vulgarity
  • tawdriness
  • foofaraw
  • luridness
  • garnishment
  • meretriciousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • simplicity
  • severity
  • plainness
  • elegance
  • restraint
  • modesty
  • austerity
  • moderation
  • understatement
  • conservativeness
  • minimalism
  • tastefulness
  • gracefulness
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