Gaudier: meaning, definitions and examples
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gaudier
[ ˈɡɔːdiər ]
appearance, style
Gaudier refers to something that is showy or excessively ornate in appearance. It often implies a lack of taste or an overly extravagant style. The term is commonly used to describe decorative items, clothing, or artistic works that are overly bright or flashy. Something gaudy may attract attention but not always for the right reasons.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The room was decorated in a gaudier style than I expected.
- She wore a gaudier dress than anyone else at the party.
- The painting was beautiful, but the frame was too gaudy for my taste.
Translations
Translations of the word "gaudier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gaudier
🇮🇳 गौडियर
🇩🇪 gaudier
🇮🇩 gaudier
🇺🇦 гудієр
🇵🇱 gaudier
🇯🇵 ゴーディエ
🇫🇷 gaudier
🇪🇸 gaudier
🇹🇷 gaudier
🇰🇷 가우디에르
🇸🇦 غودير
🇨🇿 gaudier
🇸🇰 gaudier
🇨🇳 高迪尔
🇸🇮 gaudier
🇮🇸 gaudier
🇰🇿 гудьер
🇬🇪 გაუდიერ
🇦🇿 gaudier
🇲🇽 gaudier
Etymology
The term 'gaudy' originated from the Middle English word 'gaudie', which meant 'joyful' or 'merry'. It is derived from the Latin 'gaudere', meaning 'to rejoice' or 'to be glad'. However, over the centuries, the meaning shifted and took on a more negative connotation, referring to any display that is tastelessly showy or overly decorated. The modern usage of 'gaudy' generally refers to ornate styles that lack subtlety or elegance, thus indicating a kind of extravagance that can be considered excessive or in poor taste. The evolution of the word reflects a societal shift in values regarding aesthetics and decorum, moving from joyfulness in expression to a critique of ostentation in style.