Gaudiness (Noun)
Meaning 1
Strident color or excessive ornamentation.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
Tasteless showiness.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The newly wealthy socialite's outfit reeked of gaudiness, with flashy jewels and too-bright colors clashing together.
- The carnival midway was a feast for the senses, with bright lights and sounds competing in a gaudiness that was almost overwhelming.
- He loved to visit Las Vegas, if only for the kitschy charm of the neon lights and architectural gaudiness.
- Despite the beautifully restored façade, the hotel lobby was ruined by gaudiness of its garish new decorations.
- She detested the gaudiness of his family's opulent mansion, preferring instead the understated elegance of her own more modest home.