Garish
Showy and flashy in a tasteless or excessive way.
adjectiveGarish
Showy and flashy in a tasteless or excessive way.
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Imagine This
The chef overgarnished the chicken entrée with flowers, so it looks like a showy bouquet.
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Sounds Like
GAR-ish (sounds like garnish, the decoration of food)
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Looks Like
Bright, clashing colors and elaborate, overdecorated appearance.
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Remember This
Garish and gaudy are related; garish emphasizes brightness and loudness, not taste. Do not confuse with garnish, which is decoration for food.
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Other Forms
garishlyadverb
garishnessnoun
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Connect With
gaudy, flashy, ostentatious, lurid, showy
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Note
Used to describe colors, clothing, or decor that are excessively bright or flashy; can be insulting when applied to people or style. Consider context and tone.