Flashy: meaning, definitions and examples
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flashy
[ ˈflæʃi ]
clothing
attracting attention by being bright, colorful, and very noticeable
Synonyms
garish, loud, ostentatious, showy
Examples of usage
- She was wearing a flashy red dress at the party.
- He drove a flashy sports car to impress his friends.
personality
showy in appearance or manner, typically in order to impress others
Synonyms
extravagant, flamboyant, ostentatious, pretentious
Examples of usage
- He has a flashy personality and always tries to be the center of attention.
- She is known for her flashy jewelry and extravagant lifestyle.
Translations
Translations of the word "flashy" in other languages:
🇵🇹 chamativo
🇮🇳 चमकीला
🇩🇪 auffällig
🇮🇩 mencolok
🇺🇦 яскравий
🇵🇱 krzykliwy
🇯🇵 派手な (hade na)
🇫🇷 voyant
🇪🇸 llamativo
🇹🇷 gösterişli
🇰🇷 화려한 (hwaryeohan)
🇸🇦 مبهرج
🇨🇿 nápadný
🇸🇰 nápadný
🇨🇳 炫耀的 (xuànyào de)
🇸🇮 vpadljiv
🇮🇸 áberandi
🇰🇿 жарқын
🇬🇪 მაგარი
🇦🇿 gözqamaşdırıcı
🇲🇽 llamativo
Etymology
The word 'flashy' originated in the mid 17th century, derived from the verb 'flash'. It originally meant 'showy in dress or appearance' and later evolved to include the idea of attracting attention by being bright and noticeable. The word has been used to describe both clothing and personality traits.
See also: flash, flashback, flashes, flashily, flashiness, flashing, flashlight.