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Meaning of the word gaudy in English

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gaudy

US /ˈɡɑː.di/
UK /ˈɡɑː.di/
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Adjective

1.

extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless

Example:
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The tourist shop was full of gaudy souvenirs.
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She wore a gaudy necklace that clashed with her dress.
Synonym:
flashygarishloudshowytacky
Synonym:
subtletastefulunderstatedelegantmodest
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