Splashy: meaning, definitions and examples

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splashy

 

[ ˈsplæʃi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

visual impact

Splashy describes something that is bright, striking, and likely to attract attention. It is often used in reference to designs, advertisements, or events that are elaborate and attention-grabbing. The term suggests a sense of extravagance or ostentation, making something stand out in a bold manner. Splashy visuals may be colorful, feature large fonts, and use dynamic imagery to engage the viewer. Overall, a splashy presentation is meant to impress and create a memorable experience.

Synonyms

brilliant, gaudy, lurid, ostentatious.

Examples of usage

  • The splashy advertisement caught everyone's eye.
  • She wore a splashy dress to the party.
  • The event was splashy and full of excitement.

Translations

Translations of the word "splashy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 splashy

🇮🇳 बिखरने वाला

🇩🇪 splashy

🇮🇩 splashy

🇺🇦 яскравий

🇵🇱 splashy

🇯🇵 派手な

🇫🇷 tapageur

🇪🇸 llamativo

🇹🇷 göze çarpan

🇰🇷 화려한

🇸🇦 مبهر

🇨🇿 nápadný

🇸🇰 nápadný

🇨🇳 引人注目的

🇸🇮 opazen

🇮🇸 glæsilegur

🇰🇿 көрнекті

🇬🇪 მხიარული

🇦🇿 gözdən düşməyən

🇲🇽 llamativo

Etymology

The word 'splashy' emerged in the early 20th century, deriving from the term 'splash,' which itself originates from the Middle English 'splaschen.' The root word is connected to the act of causing liquid to scatter or splash, suggesting an element of movement and liveliness. Over time, 'splash' evolved into an adjective form, 'splashy,' to describe things that create a visual impact or draw attention in a flamboyant way. Initially, it may have been used to describe colorful or eye-catching water effects in artistic depictions and later extended to broader contexts such as fashion and marketing. By the mid-20th century, 'splashy' became popular in advertising language, emphasizing the need to stand out in competitive markets. Today, it is widely used in various fields, from entertainment to graphic design, to describe anything that is striking or attention-getting.