gaudy; flashy; superficially showy
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesadjective
gaudy; excessively bright and showy
informalOften used to describe clothing, decorations, or visual styles that are perceived as tacky, tasteless, or overly flashy. The term carries a strong connotation of disapproval.
This piece of clothing is too gaudy; I definitely wouldn't wear it.
He decorated the room in a flashy way that looks a bit tacky.
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The billboard was designed to be too showy, which ironically makes it hard to see the main point.
adjective
superficially showy; lacking substance; all style and no substance
informalUsed metaphorically to describe things (like speech, writing, ideas, or products) that are flashy on the surface but lack real depth, quality, or value.
Don't be fooled by those flashy ad slogans; the product quality is actually very poor.
His speech was all flash and no substance, full of famous quotes but lacking any substantive recommendations.