splashiness
Definition
Noun: 1. Lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity: The quality of being showy, ostentatious, or flamboyant in a way that is perceived as tasteless, exaggerated, or overly self-important.
Usage
The word "splashiness" is a formal or literary noun used to describe a negative characteristic. It criticizes something for being excessively flashy or grandiose in a manner that reveals vanity and a lack of true sophistication. It is often applied to styles, displays, or behaviors.
Examples
- The splashiness of the new millionaire's mansion, with its gold-plated fixtures and crystal chandeliers in every room, was widely criticized by architects.
- Critics panned the film not for its story but for its sheer splashiness, arguing that the director substituted expensive special effects for genuine emotional depth.
- Her writing was elegant and subtle, completely devoid of the splashiness that characterized the work of her more popular rivals.
Advanced Usage
- "splashiness of [something]": Used to specify the source of the ostentatious quality.
- The splashiness of the marketing campaign ultimately backfired, making the product seem cheap rather than luxurious.
Variants and Related Words
- Splashy (adjective): Characterized by splashiness; making a bold, conspicuous, or ostentatious effect.
- He avoided splashy headlines and preferred to work quietly behind the scenes.
Synonyms
- Ostentation
- Flashiness
- Flamboyance
- Garishness
- Pretentiousness
- Pomposity
Antonyms
- Elegance
- Simplicity
- Restraint
- Subtlety
- Modesty
- Sobriety
Noun
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lack of elegance as a consequence of being pompous and puffed up with vanity
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