Flashiness: meaning, definitions and examples
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flashiness
[ ˈflæʃiˌnəs ]
in fashion
The quality of being very noticeable because of being bright, colourful, and expensive-looking
Synonyms
glamour, glitz, ostentation, showiness
Examples of usage
- Her dress was a bright red, a little too much flashiness for my taste.
- The flashiness of the new car attracted a lot of attention on the street.
personality
The quality of being showy or ostentatious in an attempt to impress others
Synonyms
bravado, extravagance, flamboyance, swagger
Examples of usage
- His flashiness was a mask for his insecurity and lack of confidence.
- The celebrity's flashiness was often mistaken for genuine talent.
Translations
Translations of the word "flashiness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ostentação
🇮🇳 चमक
🇩🇪 Glamour
🇮🇩 kemewahan
🇺🇦 яскравість
🇵🇱 błyskotliwość
🇯🇵 派手さ
🇫🇷 éclat
🇪🇸 brillo
🇹🇷 gösteriş
🇰🇷 화려함
🇸🇦 بريق
🇨🇿 přepych
🇸🇰 prepych
🇨🇳 闪耀
🇸🇮 bleščečnost
🇮🇸 glæsileiki
🇰🇿 жарқыл
🇬🇪 ბრწყინვალება
🇦🇿 parıltı
🇲🇽 brillo
Word origin
The word 'flashiness' originates from the Middle English word 'flasche', meaning 'splinter' or 'fragment'. Over time, it evolved to refer to something that is showy or attention-grabbing. The concept of flashiness has been associated with wealth, status, and the desire to impress others throughout history.
See also: flash, flashback, flashes, flashily, flashing, flashlight, flashy.