Gaudily: meaning, definitions and examples

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gaudily

 

[ ˈɡɔːdɪli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in fashion

In a flashy, showy manner, typically with bright colors or excessive ornamentation.

Synonyms

flashily, loudly, ostentatiously

Examples of usage

  • She dressed gaudily in a bright pink dress with sequins.
  • The house was decorated gaudily with gold accents and velvet furniture.
Context #2 | Adverb

in taste

In a tastelessly ornate or extravagant manner.

Synonyms

garishly, tastelessly, vulgarly

Examples of usage

  • The restaurant was decorated gaudily with mismatched furniture and garish artwork.
  • She sang gaudily, embellishing every note with unnecessary trills.

Translations

Translations of the word "gaudily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chamativamente

🇮🇳 भड़कीले ढंग से

🇩🇪 auffällig

🇮🇩 dengan mencolok

🇺🇦 кричущо

🇵🇱 jaskrawo

🇯🇵 けばけばしく

🇫🇷 de manière voyante

🇪🇸 llamativamente

🇹🇷 gösterişli bir şekilde

🇰🇷 화려하게

🇸🇦 بشكل مبهرج

🇨🇿 křiklavě

🇸🇰 nápadne

🇨🇳 华丽地

🇸🇮 vpadljivo

🇮🇸 áberandi

🇰🇿 жарқын түрде

🇬🇪 გამოწვევით

🇦🇿 gözdəçarpan şəkildə

🇲🇽 llamativamente

Word origin

The word 'gaudily' is derived from the adjective 'gaudy', which originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'gaudium' meaning 'joy'. Over time, 'gaudy' evolved to describe something showy or bright, eventually leading to the adverb 'gaudily' to describe actions or appearances done in a flashy or tasteless manner.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,882, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.