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gaudy

UK
/ˈɡɔːdi/
US
/ˈɡɔdi/

Translations

gaudyadjective
gaudier
Comp.
gaudiest
Super.
UK
/ˈɡɔːdi/
US
/ˈɡɔdi/
The dress she wore was too gaudy for the occasion.
Платье, которое она надела, было слишком кричащим для этого случая.
His gaudy tie clashed with the rest of his outfit.
Его безвкусный галстук не сочетался с остальной одеждой.
Additional translations
пестрый
яркий
Synonyms
flashy
loud
vulgar
ostentatious
brash
garish
showy
tacky
Antonyms
subdued
plain
simple
elegant
gaudynoun
gaudies
pl
UK
/ˈɡɔːdi/
US
/ˈɡɔdi/
Additional translations
кричащий стиль
пышность
Synonyms
jubilee
feast
banquet
festivity
celebration
fête
revel
gala
jumble
function
homecoming
festival
party

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.
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