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to be gaudy or flashy

 

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Term: Gaudy

Description:

Gaudy, as an adjective, refers to something that is excessively showy, flashy, or brightly colored. It describes an object or a person whose appearance is characterized by ostentatious or tasteless ornaments, often seeking attention or admiration through exaggerated display.

As a verb, "to gaudy" means to decorate or adorn in a loud and extravagant manner.

Sense 1: Adjective

- Definition: Excessively showy, flashy, or brightly colored.

Example Sentence 1: The gaudy costume worn by the performer dazzled the audience with its vibrant colors and shimmering embellishments.

Example Sentence 2: The walls of the room were adorned with gaudy paintings, making it feel like an overwhelming explosion of colors.

Sense 2: Adjective

- Definition: Ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented, seeking attention or admiration through exaggerated display.

Example Sentence 1: The wealthy businessman had a gaudy taste in home decor, filling his mansion with gold-plated furniture and crystal chandeliers.

Example Sentence 2: Her gaudy jewelry, including oversized diamond earrings and a sparkling rhinestone necklace, caught the eye of everyone at the party.

Sense 3: Verb

- Definition: To decorate or adorn in a loud and extravagant manner.

Example Sentence 1: The interior designer was hired to gaudy the hotel lobby with glamorous furnishings and grandiose floral arrangements.

Example Sentence 2: She decided to gaudy her car by custom painting it with neon colors and installing oversized chrome rims.

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