gaudier; gaudiest
1
: ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
gaudy costumes
2
: marked by extravagance or sometimes tasteless showiness : outlandish
gaudy lies
gaudy claims
plural gaudies
: a feast or entertainment especially in the form of an annual college dinner at a British university
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Examples of gaudy in a Sentence
Adjective
The showgirls wore gaudy costumes.
They bought the house for a gaudy sum.
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Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
The series became famous for being a relic of the eighties thanks to its rock anthems, gaudy clothing and karate falling out of fashion.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The gaudy designs of fan-favorite heroes were toned down, their costumes shaded in muted tones.
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Adjective
They were hidden from Eliza by a palm made gaudy with orchids.
—Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
The series became famous for being a relic of the eighties thanks to its rock anthems, gaudy clothing and karate falling out of fashion.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The gaudy designs of fan-favorite heroes were toned down, their costumes shaded in muted tones.
—Jack King, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024
Textures don’t have to be too gaudy but should add an interesting aspect to your look.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 30 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for gaudy
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“Gaudy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gaudy. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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