flashy

• Usado no inglês americano para descrever algo chamativo, vistoso ou feito para atrair atenção, muitas vezes de forma exagerada ou de mau gosto.

Used in American English to describe something that is showy, bright, or designed to attract attention.

1. Showy or ostentatiousB1informal

   Designed to attract attention by being bright, colorful, or overly decorated.

   Espalhafatoso

   • He wore a flashy gold watch to the party.
   • The car was too flashy for my taste.
   • She prefers simple clothes over flashy outfits.

   Sinônimosbrashflamboyantgarishgaudyloudostentatiouspretentiousshowysplashytawdry

   Antônimosconservativemodestplainquietrestrainedsimplesubduedunobtrusive

2. Superficially impressiveB2informal

   Appearing impressive or attractive but lacking substance or quality.

   Espalhafatoso

   • The advertisement was flashy but the product was disappointing.
   • His flashy presentation didn't hide the lack of real data.
   • The website looks flashy but is difficult to navigate.

   Sinônimosgaudymeretriciousostentatiouspretentiousshowyspecioussuperficialtawdry

   Antônimosdullhonestmodestplainsubstantialsubtleunassuming