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gaudy

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore G words

extravagantly bright or showy, typically in a tasteless way

In a sentence

Gaudy in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing gaudy in a sentence.

The lobby was decorated in a gaudy style that prioritized spectacle over elegance.

The lobby's gaudy chandeliers and gilt mirrors announced wealth without a trace of taste.

Antonyms
subduedtastefulunderstated
Usage & nuance

Using “gaudy” well

Gaudy describes something so bright or showy that it becomes vulgar. It always carries disapproval, distinguishing it from neutral words like colorful or bright.

Common questions

Questions about “gaudy

Gaudy (adjective) means extravagantly bright or showy, typically in a tasteless way
Here is gaudy used in an example sentence: "The lobby was decorated in a gaudy style that prioritized spectacle over elegance." Another example: "The lobby's gaudy chandeliers and gilt mirrors announced wealth without a trace of taste."
Common synonyms for gaudy include garish, ostentatious, flashy, tawdry.
Antonyms of gaudy include subdued, tasteful, understated.
Clusters with garish, ostentatious, and tawdry, opposed by subdued, tasteful, and understated. Note that tawdry, a listed synonym, adds the idea of cheapness to the showiness.
Yes. Gaudy is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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