flashy
Translation
flashy, showy, gaudy
Examples
He drives a flashy red sports car.
He drives a flashy red sports car.
She wore a flashy dress to the party.
She wore a flashy dress to the party.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) flashy ((noun)) describes a noun as being showy He drives a flashy red sports car.
Similar Words
Synonyms: showy, gaudy, ostentatious; Antonyms: plain, simple, modest
Etymology
From 'flash' (a sudden bright light) + '-y' (adjective-forming suffix).
Memory Tips
Think of a camera 'flash' – something 'flashy' is just as bright and attention-grabbing.