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splashiness

/ˈsplæʃ.i.nəs/

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noun

/ˈsplæʃ.i.nəs/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее отсутствие элегантности из-за напыщенности, показной роскоши или раздутого тщеславия.

A noun referring to a lack of elegance resulting from being pompous, showy, or puffed up with vanity.

uncountable

  1. Showy or ostentatious behaviorC1informal

    A lack of elegance resulting from being overly showy, pompous, or vain.

    ruПоказное поведение

    • The splashiness of the event was criticized by the more reserved guests.
    • His splashiness at the party made him seem arrogant.
    • The splashiness of the advertisement was off-putting to some viewers.

    Synonymsaffectationextravaganceflamboyancegaudinessgrandiosityostentationpompositypretentiousnessshowinessvainglory

    Antonymsmodestyreserverestraintsimplicitysubtlety

Forms
  • splashinesses plural form
  • splashinesses' possessive plural form
  • splashiness's possessive singular form