gaudy

• Décrit quelque chose de voyant, de criard et de mauvais goût, souvent avec des couleurs vives ou une décoration excessive.

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.

   voyant, criard (de mauvais goût)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbrashflashygarishloudmeretriciousostentatiousshowytackytawdry

   Antonymesdrabplainrestrainedsombersubdued

2. Overly decoratedB2informal

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

   de manière trop décorée

   • 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.

   Synonymesbrassyflashygarishloudostentatiousoverwroughtshowytawdry

   Antonymesaustereplainsimplesoberunderstated

• Fête ou réunion joyeuse accompagnée d'un repas ou d'un divertissement, souvent organisée dans un collège ou une université.

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.

   Fête de retrouvailles universitaire

   • 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.