Garishness: meaning, definitions and examples

Use this word to describe something that is overly bright and showy, often in a way that lacks taste or sophistication.

• The garishness of the neon signs made the street look tacky.
• I find the garishness of her outfit quite overwhelming.

This term is best used to describe something showy and bright, but with poor taste, often looking cheap despite trying to look attractive. Slightly negative connotation.

• The gaudiness of the decorations made the party look less elegant.
• Her jewelry had a certain gaudiness that did not suit the formal event.

This word is for situations where something crosses the line from poor taste to being openly offensive, crude, or inappropriate. Strong negative connotation.

• The vulgarity of his jokes made everyone uncomfortable.
• There was a vulgarity in her manner that did not suit the company culture.

Use this in a context where something looks cheap and low-quality, often with an implication of lacking good taste. Holds a clearly negative connotation.

• The tackiness of the souvenirs was apparent to everyone.
• He tried to impress her with an overly tacky gift.

This word fits when talking about something that is meant to attract attention due to its bright or expensive appearance, often with a sense of superficiality.

• His flashiness is obvious in the way he drives his sports car.
• The flashiness of the event was designed to impress the guests.