splashy

• Qualifie quelque chose de très voyant, tape-à-l'œil ou conçu pour attirer l'attention, souvent de manière criarde ou ostentatoire.

Describes something that is very noticeable, showy, or designed to attract attention, often in a flashy or ostentatious way.

1. Characterized by splashing waterB1informal

   Marked by water being thrown or scattered about in a messy or haphazard way.

   qui éclabousse

   • The kids had a splashy time jumping in the puddles.
   • The splashy waves soaked everyone on the deck.
   • He made a splashy entrance by diving into the pool.

   Synonymessplashing

2. Showy or ostentatiousB2informalamerican

   Designed to attract attention through flashiness or extravagance, often in a way that lacks subtlety or good taste.

   voyant, tape-à-l'œil

   • The celebrity wore a splashy gold dress to the awards show.
   • Their splashy advertising campaign used bright colors and loud music.
   • He bought a splashy sports car just to show off.

   Synonymesextravagantflamboyantflashygarishgaudyloudostentatiouspretentiousshowytawdry

   Antonymesconservativemodestplainquietrestrainedsimplesubtletastefulunderstatedunobtrusive

3. Covered with bright patches of colorB2informal

   Having a pattern or surface marked by irregular, vivid patches of color.

   bariolé

   • The artist's splashy painting featured bold reds and yellows.
   • She wore a splashy scarf with multicolored spots.
   • The garden was full of splashy flowers in every shade.

   Synonymesblotchydappledmottledmulticoloredspeckledvariegated

   Antonymesmonochromaticmutedplainsoliduniform