flashy
Americanadjective
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sparkling or brilliant, especially in a superficial way or for the moment.
a flashy performance.
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ostentatiously or vulgarly smart; showy; gaudy.
flashy clothes.
adjective
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brilliant and dazzling, esp for a short time or in a superficial way
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cheap and ostentatious
Related Words
See gaudy 1.
Other Word Forms
- flashily adverb
- flashiness noun
- unflashy adjective
Etymology
Origin of flashy
Example Sentences
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We’re taught, over and over, that dismissing someone because they seem smaller, quieter or less flashy is a narrative mistake.
From Salon
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
The designer’s quiet touch made an indelible mark in flashy Hollywood.
But the 22-year-old’s spin through this year’s season of “Dancing With the Stars” was more than just the usual fare of flashy costumes and impressive dance moves.
From Los Angeles Times
Jackson, wearing a flashy dark suit and leather shoes that matched his brown satchel, told reporters outside the courthouse that the case was “very, very complex.”
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