Flashest: meaning, definitions and examples

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flashest

 

[ flæʃɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

most flashy

The term 'flashest' is the superlative form of 'flashy,' used to describe something that is ostentatiously bright, colorful, or extravagant. It often conveys a sense of excessive showiness or style intended to attract attention.

Synonyms

most extravagant, most showy, most striking

Examples of usage

  • That car is the flashest on the street.
  • She wore the flashest outfit at the party.
  • The flashest performance of the night impressed everyone.

Translations

Translations of the word "flashest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais rápido

🇮🇳 सबसे तेज़

🇩🇪 schnellste

🇮🇩 tercepat

🇺🇦 найшвидший

🇵🇱 najszybszy

🇯🇵 最速の

🇫🇷 le plus rapide

🇪🇸 el más rápido

🇹🇷 en hızlı

🇰🇷 가장 빠른

🇸🇦 الأسرع

🇨🇿 nejrychlejší

🇸🇰 najrýchlejší

🇨🇳 最快的

🇸🇮 najhitrejši

🇮🇸 hraðast

🇰🇿 ең жылдам

🇬🇪 ყველაზე სწრაფი

🇦🇿 ən sürətli

🇲🇽 el más rápido

Etymology

The word 'flashy' originates from the early 19th century, derived from the noun 'flash,' which refers to a sudden burst of light or brightness. The word 'flash' itself is believed to have Old Norse origins, with the word 'flask,' meaning to flicker or shine. Over time, 'flashy' evolved to describe objects that attract attention due to their brightness or colors. The superlative form 'flashest' emerged as a natural linguistic evolution to indicate the highest degree of flashiness, reflecting trends in fashion, design, and personal expression. The use of 'flash' in various contexts, such as in literature and popular culture, has further solidified its connotation of being eye-catching or ostentatious.