flashy
adjective
sparkling or brilliant, especially in a superficial way or for the moment.
flashiest
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superlativeof flashy.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Wagner notes that the 5-foot-7 player’s game isn’t the flashiest, but describes her as a “silent killer” who excels at “redirecting pace, standing close to the baseline, constantly putting pressure on her opponents.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
The first-order winners may not be the flashiest robot brands.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
The annual Border Security Expo, a trade show catering to Department of Homeland Security personnel, provides an array of companies showing off the newest, flashiest technology they are eager to sell to the U.S. government.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
The winners are no longer the flashiest growth stories, but operators that can keep a tight grip on costs while convincing consumers that a meal out is still worth the money.
From Barron's ● Dec. 28, 2025
If Twig had been in town, she would have protested and worn the flashiest costume she could find—probably something that lit up or made noise—but she was in Paris with her mom for the week.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
