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Meaning of the word garish in English

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garish

US /ˈɡer.ɪʃ/
UK /ˈɡer.ɪʃ/
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Adjective

1.

obtrusively bright or showy; lurid

Example:
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The clown's costume was too garish for the elegant party.
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She disliked the garish decorations in the restaurant.
Synonym:
gaudyloudflashybrashvulgar
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