Garish (Adjective)
Meaning
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 hotel lobby was decorated with garish chandeliers and overly ornate furnishings that seemed to clash with each other.
- Her new boyfriend's garish gold chain and diamond-encrusted watch made her cringe with embarrassment.
- The city's streets were lined with garish billboards and neon signs that seemed to scream for attention.
- The fashion designer's latest collection was criticized for its garish colors and overly flashy designs.
- The tourist trap gift shop was filled with garish souvenirs and tacky trinkets that seemed to cater to the worst of human taste.