Gaudy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈgȯ-dē/ gau·dy

Meaning & Definition of Gaudy

Gaudy (adjective)

  1. ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
  2. marked by extravagance or sometimes tasteless showiness, outlandish; also, exceptional

Gaudy (noun)

  1. a feast or entertainment especially in the form of an annual college dinner at a British university

Gaudy (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. excessively showy

    "gaudy decorations on all the doors and windows at festival time"

    similar: flamboyant, flaring, flashy, garish, 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 Gaudy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Gaudy:

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

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Gaudy

Words with the opposite meaning of Gaudy:

conservative, quiet, understated, unflamboyant, unflashy

Related Words for Gaudy

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 Gaudy

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

Word Forms of Gaudy

Inflections: gaudier, gaudiest, gaudies

Derived words: gaudily (adverb), gaudiness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Gaudy

gaud + -y:1

First known use: 1582

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaudy

What does "Gaudy" mean?

"Gaudy" means ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented.

What is another word for "Gaudy"?

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

What are different ways to say "Gaudy"?

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

What is the opposite of "Gaudy"?

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

How do you use "Gaudy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Gaudy" in a sentence: "gaudy decorations on all the doors and windows at festival time".

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

"Gaudy" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Gaudy"?

"Gaudy" is pronounced /ˈgȯ-dē/ and divided into syllables as gau·dy.

What is the origin of the word "Gaudy"?

"Gaudy" comes from gaud + -y:1. First known use: 1582.