Garish — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈger-ish/ gar·ish

Meaning & Definition of Garish

Garish (adjective)

  1. clothed in vivid colors
  2. excessively or disturbingly vivid
  3. offensively or distressingly bright, glaring

Garish (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. excessively showy

    "the wedding guest's thick makeup was garish and unnecessary"

    similar: flamboyant, flaring, flashy, gaudy, glitzy, loud, noisy, ostentatious, razzle-dazzle, splashy, swank
    related: excessive, extravagant, fulsome, hammy, overdone, over-the-top, overwrought, pretentious, baroque, bedizened, ornate, fancy, snazzy, zooty, blaring, bright, florid, glaring, glittery, overbright, spectacular, graceless, inelegant, lurid, tacky, tasteless, tawdry, tinselly, vulgar
    opposite: conservative, quiet, understated, unflamboyant, unflashy
    near: appropriate, fitting, proper, inconspicuous, muted, restrained, subdued, toned (down), unobtrusive, elegant, graceful, tasteful, modest, plain, simple, unpretentious

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Garish

The most common words with a similar meaning to Garish:

flamboyant, flaring, flashy, gaudy, glitzy, loud, noisy, ostentatious, razzle-dazzle, splashy, swank

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Garish

Words with the opposite meaning of Garish:

conservative, quiet, understated, unflamboyant, unflashy

Related Words for Garish

excessive, extravagant, fulsome, hammy, overdone, over-the-top, overwrought, pretentious, baroque, bedizened, ornate, fancy, snazzy, zooty, blaring, bright, florid, glaring, glittery, overbright, spectacular, graceless, inelegant, lurid, tacky, tasteless, tawdry, tinselly, vulgar

Near Antonyms of Garish

appropriate, fitting, proper, inconspicuous, muted, restrained, subdued, toned (down), unobtrusive, elegant, graceful, tasteful, modest, plain, simple, unpretentious

Word Forms of Garish

Derived words: garishly (adverb), garishness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Garish

origin unknown

First known use: 1545

Frequently Asked Questions about Garish

What does "Garish" mean?

"Garish" means clothed in vivid colors. As an adjective, it is defined as: clothed in vivid colors.

What is another word for "Garish"?

Other words for "Garish" include flamboyant, flaring, flashy, gaudy, glitzy, loud, noisy and ostentatious. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Garish" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Garish"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Garish". Common alternatives include flamboyant, flaring, flashy, gaudy, glitzy, loud, noisy, ostentatious, razzle-dazzle and splashy.

What is the opposite of "Garish"?

Antonyms of "Garish" include conservative, quiet, understated, unflamboyant and unflashy. Near antonyms include appropriate, fitting, proper and inconspicuous.

How do you use "Garish" in a sentence?

Examples of "Garish" in a sentence: "the wedding guest's thick makeup was garish and unnecessary".

Is "Garish" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Garish" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Garish"?

"Garish" is pronounced /ˈger-ish/ and divided into syllables as gar·ish.

What is the origin of the word "Garish"?

"Garish" comes from origin unknown. First known use: 1545.