Brassy (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Resembling the sound of a brass instrument.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
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Meaning 2
Unrestrained by convention or propriety; "an audacious trick to pull"; "a barefaced hypocrite"; "the most bodacious display of tourism this side of Anaheim"- Los Angeles Times; "bald-faced lies"; "brazen arrogance"; "the modern world with its quick material successes and insolent belief in the boundless possibilities of progress"- Bertrand Russell.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 3
Tastelessly showy; "a flash car"; "a flashy ring"; "garish colors"; "a gaudy costume"; "loud sport shirts"; "a meretricious yet stylish book"; "tawdry ornaments".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The brassy decor of the hotel lobby was overwhelming, with its gold-plated fixtures and bright neon lights.
- Her brassy laugh echoed through the quiet restaurant, drawing attention to herself.
- The brassy tone of the salesman's voice was off-putting, making it hard to take him seriously.
- The fashion designer's latest collection was criticized for its brassy, over-the-top aesthetic, which many found to be in poor taste.
- The brassy hue of the new sports car was more flashy than sophisticated, making it stand out for all the wrong reasons.