gaudy

• Описывает что-то кричащее, безвкусное или вульгарное, часто с яркими цветами или чрезмерным украшением.

Describes something that is showy in a tasteless or vulgar way, often with bright colors or excessive ornamentation.

1. Showy in a tasteless wayB2formal

   Extravagantly bright or showy, often in a way that is considered vulgar or lacking in good taste.

   Безвкусно яркий

   • She wore a gaudy dress covered in sequins and rhinestones.
   • The room was decorated with gaudy wallpaper and plastic flowers.
   • His gaudy jewelry attracted unwanted attention.

   Synonymsbrashflashygarishloudmeretriciousostentatiousshowytackytawdry

   Antonymsdrabplainrestrainedsombersubdued

2. Overly decoratedB2informal

   Having too much decoration or ornamentation, making it look cheap or excessive.

   Безвкусный

   • The gaudy Christmas lights were visible from miles away.
   • I find that gaudy furniture to be quite tacky.
   • The restaurant's gaudy interior was overwhelming.

   Synonymsbrassyflashygarishloudostentatiousoverwroughtshowytawdry

   Antonymsaustereplainsimplesoberunderstated

• Праздничное воссоединение с угощением или развлечением, обычно проводимое в колледже.

A celebratory reunion feast or entertainment, typically held at a college.

1. College reunion feastB2formalbritish

   A celebratory feast or entertainment held at a British college for alumni reunions, often featuring formal proceedings and festivities.

   Праздничный банкет выпускников

   • The college held its annual gaudy for former students.
   • He attended the gaudy at Oxford to meet old friends.
   • The gaudy included a formal dinner and speeches.
   • Alumni gathered for the traditional gaudy celebration.