splashy

American  

[splash-ee] / ˈsplæʃ i /

adjective

splashier, splashiest

1. making a splash or splashes.

2. making the sound of splashing.

3. full of or marked by splashes, or irregular spots; spotty.

4. making an ostentatious display; showy.

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ˈsplashy British  

/ ˈsplæʃɪ /

adjective

1. having irregular marks

2. informal done to attract attention or make a sensation; showy

3. making a splash or splashes

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Other Word Forms

• splashily adverb
• splashiness noun

Etymology

Origin of splashy

First recorded in 1825–35; splash + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Turns out, Americans like sincerity, authenticity and a splashy showman.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lady Gaga, 39, made a splashy comeback to touring with "Mayhem," her collection of pop bangers with a dark edge that embraces her dramatic side.

From Barron's

Hadjar was also on hand for Thursday's splashy big reveal, as was Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies, who said the sweeping regulatory changes and a new engine would make for a steep learning curve.

From Barron's

The company had long bucked an industry slump with splashy growth, but lately it has been slipping.

From Barron's

His trial had been set for April, following a saga that started publicly with a splashy raid of his home and campaign office in 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• flashy
• gaudy
• opulent
• ostentatious
• sensational
• snazzy
• spectacular