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gaudy

/ˈɡɔːdi/

/ˈɡɔdi/

Translations

gaudyadjective

gaudier

Comp.

gaudiest

Super.

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voyantSurtout pour une apparence trop brillante, criarde ou de mauvais goût.

The gaudy decorations at the party were overwhelming and clashed with the elegant theme.

Les décorations voyantes de la fête étaient envahissantes et juraient avec le thème élégant.

Additional translations

tape-à-l'œilPlus familier ; insiste sur l'effet ostentatoire.

Synonyms

Antonyms

gaudynoun

gaudies

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banquetSurtout britannique ; repas de fête, notamment universitaire.

Alumni filled the hall for the annual gaudy commemorating their graduation.

Les anciens élèves ont rempli la salle pour le banquet annuel commémorant leur remise de diplôme.

tocSens vieilli ; objet de pacotille ou bijou de peu de valeur.

The street vendor's cart was covered in gaudies that glittered in the sun.

La carriole du marchand ambulant était couverte de toc qui scintillait au soleil.

Synonyms

Definitions

gaudyadjective

Excessively bright or showy, often in a tasteless or vulgar way.

The gaudy decorations at the party were overwhelming and clashed with the elegant theme.

gaudynoun

A showy trinket or piece of cheap jewellery; an ornament that is bright or flashy in a tasteless way (archaic).

The street vendor's cart was covered in gaudies that glittered in the sun.

A celebratory reunion dinner or feast, especially one held by a college or university (chiefly British).

Alumni filled the hall for the annual gaudy commemorating their graduation.