Definition

Adjective: 1. Flashy, showy, glossy: Describes something that is excessively bright, shiny, or decorated in a way intended to attract attention, often in a superficial or tasteless manner. 2. Flowery, ornate: Describes language, speech, or writing that is overly elaborate, fancy, or embellished, often lacking in substance.

Usage Examples

• (He likes to wear flashy clothes to attract attention.)
• (His speech sounded very flowery but lacked practical substance.)
• (She doesn't like showy decoration styles; she prefers simplicity and elegance.)

Advanced Usage

• The word bóng bảy often carries a slightly negative or critical connotation, implying that the flashiness or ornateness is excessive, superficial, or used to cover up a lack of real quality or depth.
• It can be used to describe objects, appearances, styles, or language.

Variants and Related Words

• Bóng bẩy (adjective): This is the more common and standard modern spelling and form of bóng bảy. The meanings are identical.
  • Lời văn bóng bẩy. (Ornate prose.)
• Hào nhoáng (adjective): Flashy, glamorous (often with a negative sense of being deceptive).
• Loè loẹt (adjective): Gaudy, garish, tastelessly bright and showy.

Synonyms

• Hào nhoáng: Glitzy, glamorous.
• Loè loẹt: Gaudy, garish.
• Cầu kỳ: Elaborate, intricate (can be neutral or negative).
• Kiểu cách: Affected, pretentious.

Antonyms

• Giản dị: Simple, plain.
• Mộc mạc: Plain, rustic, unadorned.
• Tinh tế: Subtle, refined.
• Đơn giản: Simple.

adjective

1. flashy; glomy
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