WordValeadjective
garish
unpleasantly bright and showy
In more detail
1. (adjective) too bright, colorful, or decorated in a way that is unpleasant or offensive to the eye
2. (adjective) tasteless or showy in an unpleasant way
Examples
- 1. The garish neon signs made the street look cheap and tacky.
- 2. She wore a garish outfit with clashing colors and too many decorations.
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