Definition of gaudy

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< Gaudí, Antonio

gaudy >

gaud·y ¹    (gôd) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:
gaud·i·er , gaud·i·est

Showy in a tasteless or vulgar way.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Possibly from gaudy ² (influenced by gaud )

OTHER FORMS:
gaudi·ly (Adverb), gaudi·ness (Noun)

SYNONYMS:
gaudy ¹ , flashy , garish , loud , meretricious , tawdry

These adjectives mean tastelessly showy: a gaudy costume; a flashy ring; garish colors; a loud sport shirt; a meretricious yet stylish book; tawdry ornaments.

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