Synonyms

flashy

American

[flash-ee] / ˈflæʃ i /

adjective

flashier, flashiest

sparkling or brilliant, especially in a superficial way or for the moment.

a flashy performance.
ostentatiously or vulgarly smart; showy; gaudy.

flashy clothes.

flashy British

/ ˈflæʃɪ /

adjective

brilliant and dazzling, esp for a short time or in a superficial way
cheap and ostentatious

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Related Words

See gaudy ¹.

Other Word Forms

flashily adverb
flashiness noun
unflashy adjective

Etymology

Origin of flashy

First recorded in 1575–85; flash + -y ¹

Example Sentences

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After all, this virtuoso who has flirted with the boundaries of figure skating at every turn couldn’t possibly resist a trick this flashy.

From The Wall Street Journal

Malinin has made a habit of shattering figure skating’s scoring records, but he’s also known for doing flashy tricks just because he can.

From The Wall Street Journal

Vorcaro, 42, a banker with a flashy lifestyle, was the major shareholder in the small private Master Bank which operated in Faria Lima -- Sao Paulo's financial hub.

From Barron's

"Games require so much more than simple interaction and flashy graphics," Toto added.

From Barron's

The result isn’t flashy innovation, but steadier cash flow, exactly what investors have been demanding from China’s consumer names.

From Barron's

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