Splashily: meaning, definitions and examples
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splashily
[ หsplรฆสษชli ]
manner of action
The term 'splashily' describes an action carried out in a way that produces splashes or a lot of movement, often in a dramatic or attention-grabbing fashion. It may apply to both literal and figurative contexts, such as how someone might enter a pool or how a presentation is delivered. The word conveys a sense of exuberance, liveliness, or visual impact.
Synonyms
dramatically, exuberantly, showily.
Examples of usage
- She dived splashily into the pool, creating a large wave.
- The artist painted splashily, letting the colors blend and flow.
- He splashily celebrated his teamโs victory with confetti.
- The children played splashily in the rain, jumping in puddles.
Translations
Translations of the word "splashily" in other languages:
๐ต๐น esplendidamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเฅเคฎเคงเคพเคฎ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช spritzig
๐ฎ๐ฉ berkilau
๐บ๐ฆ ััะผะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ splashowo
๐ฏ๐ต ๆดพๆใซ
๐ซ๐ท bruyamment
๐ช๐ธ splashily
๐น๐ท gรผrรผltรผlรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ คํ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุตูุช ุนุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ splashily
๐ธ๐ฐ splashily
๐จ๐ณ ๅไธฝๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ splashily
๐ฎ๐ธ sprengja
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะปัะฐะฝะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแแแแญแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลษnliklษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ splashily
Etymology
The word 'splashily' is derived from the base word 'splash', which comes from the Old English term 'spleccan', meaning 'to scatter, splash'. The transformation into 'splash' happened in the late 18th century, where it took on the meaning of a sudden movement of water. The suffix '-ily' is added to form an adverb, denoting the quality of how an action is performed. Over time, 'splashily' has come to be used beyond just physical splashes of water, encompassing broader contexts involving energetic or colorful expressions. Its playful connotation makes it popular in descriptive writing, especially in literature aimed at children or at events that emphasize joy and vibrancy, such as festive celebrations or artistic performances.