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flashiness

 

[ ˈflæʃiˌnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,824, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.