flashiness

/'flæʃinis/
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flashiness

The performer's flashiness distracted from the music.

Definition

Noun: 1. Tasteless showiness: The quality of being overly bright, gaudy, or ostentatious in a way that is considered lacking in good taste or elegance. It implies a conspicuous and often vulgar display intended to attract attention.

Usage

"Flashiness" is used to describe the quality of something that is excessively and tastelessly showy, bright, or elaborate. It carries a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of sophistication or genuine quality. It is often applied to clothing, jewelry, cars, behavior, or design.

Examples
  • The of his gold watch and diamond rings was off-putting to the more conservative members of the club.
  • Critics panned the film for its visual , arguing that the special effects were a poor substitute for a good story.
  • She preferred classic, understated elegance to the of current fashion trends.
Advanced Usage
  • "All flashiness and no substance": A common critique implying that something or someone is focused entirely on superficial, showy appearances and lacks any real depth, quality, or value.
    • His argument was all flashiness and no substance, filled with buzzwords but no real data.
Variants and Related Words
  • Flashy (adj): Having a bright, colorful, or showy appearance that attracts attention, often in a tasteless way.
    • He drove a flashy red sports car.
  • Flaunt (verb): To display something ostentatiously; to show off.
    • She liked to flaunt her wealth.
Synonyms
  • Gaudiness: Excessive ornateness, especially in a vulgar or tasteless way.
  • Ostentation: Pretentious and vulgar display intended to impress or attract notice.
  • Garishness: Obtrusively bright and showy; lurid.
  • Flamboyance: The tendency to attract attention because of one's exuberance, confidence, and stylishness (can be positive or negative, whereas "flashiness" is typically negative).
  • Showiness: The quality of being showy or attracting attention.
Antonyms
  • Subtlety
  • Restraint
  • Sobriety
  • Understatement
  • Elegance
Idioms and Phrases
  • "Flash over substance": A variation of "style over substance," emphasizing a preference for superficial appearance rather than meaningful content.
    • The company's marketing strategy seemed to prioritize flash over substance.
flashiness

The performer's flashiness distracted from the music.

Noun
  1. tasteless showiness

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