Gaudiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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gaudiness

 

[ ˈɡɔːdɪnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in fashion

The quality of being bright and showy, typically in a way that is tastelessly ornate.

Synonyms

extravagance, flashiness, ostentation

Examples of usage

  • The gaudiness of her outfit made her stand out in the crowd.
  • The gaudiness of the decorations overwhelmed the room.
Context #2 | Noun

general

Excessive or tasteless ornamentation.

Synonyms

garishness, ornateness, tackiness

Examples of usage

  • The gaudiness of the building's exterior clashed with the surrounding architecture.
  • Her gaudiness in accessorizing often drew attention for the wrong reasons.

Translations

Translations of the word "gaudiness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ostentação

🇮🇳 चमक-दमक

🇩🇪 Prunk

🇮🇩 kemewahan

🇺🇦 пишність

🇵🇱 przepych

🇯🇵 けばけばしさ

🇫🇷 ostentation

🇪🇸 ostentación

🇹🇷 gösteriş

🇰🇷 화려함

🇸🇦 البذخ

🇨🇿 okázalost

🇸🇰 okázalosť

🇨🇳 华丽

🇸🇮 razkošje

🇮🇸 glæsileiki

🇰🇿 жарқылдақтық

🇬🇪 სიამაყე

🇦🇿 göstəriş

🇲🇽 ostentación

Etymology

The word 'gaudiness' originated from the Old French word 'gaudir', which means 'to rejoice' or 'to make merry'. Over time, it evolved to refer to excessive ornamentation or showiness. The concept of gaudiness has been prevalent in various art forms and fashion trends, often associated with a bold and flamboyant style. While gaudiness can sometimes be seen as a negative trait, it has also been embraced as a form of self-expression and celebration of individuality.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,749, 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.