CEFR B2

gaudy

adjective

Meaning

Extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be in poor taste.

Examples

  • Her gaudy dress attracted a lot of attention at the party.
  • The interior design was a bit too gaudy for my liking, with too much gold and glitter.

Synonyms: flashy, loud, ostentatious, garish, tawdry