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jazzy

jazzy

2 6.3
Bright and showy in style to attract attention
  • adjective
  • /ˈdʒæzi/
: llamativo
  • It's definitely the most jazzy and vava voom of all the options, but a red dress is killer.
  • jazzy graphics
  • jazzy and hip

Or a very lightweight jazzy tank top over a more covering other top.

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Examples

  • Norman James is the most exclusive gentlemen's tailor in New York, and this jazzy lapel and these crazy pockets are his trademark.

  • I never had the nerve to wear clothes that were tight and spangled, jazzy and stretchy.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • Jazzy ladies 'cause we're some jazzy ladies.

  • This is a really jazzy plane.

  • It's very jazzy, sophisticated, and sexy.

    Blog text (4)
  • Let's move on: Page 30 features a new picture of Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone, and her ensemble is deemed "jazzy."

    Blog text (27)
  • They vary from sexy short (mesh) dresses to beautiful gowns and from your boyfriend's shirts to jazzy outfits.

    Blog text (15)
  • She wore a jazzy dress that caught everyone's attention at the party.

  • The jazzy colors of his shirt made it a standout choice for the event.

  • They transformed the room with jazzy decorations that created a lively atmosphere.

Synonyms

stylish
vsjazzy
78 2.0

Clothes or rooms that look fashionable and attractive

is bright and attention getting rather than focused on refined taste
trendy
vsjazzy
70 3.1

Very fashionable and popular now

is bright or showy in look rather than merely current
flashy
vsjazzy
60 4.1

Very bright or showy in a way that attracts attention

is bright and bold without necessarily being tasteless
gaudy
vsjazzy
20 5.5

Very bright and showy in a way that looks bad

is bright and attention getting without the strong tastelessness
swanky
vsjazzy
  • Informal
19 7.4

Very stylish and expensive-looking, like a fancy car or hotel

is brightly decorative but not necessarily elegant or status oriented
snazzy
vsjazzy
  • Informal
17 7.2

Bright and stylish in a way that draws attention

is bright and attention getting but not always ornate
jaunty
vsjazzy
11 6.3

Lively and cheerful in a confident, stylish way

is focused on bright appearance rather than cheerful, confident attitude
glitzy
vsjazzy
11 4.8

A bright, showy look that tries to impress people

is bright and stylish without implying shallow appeal
showy
vsjazzy
9 3.2

Bright or fancy in a way that draws attention

is bright and attractive without implying deliberate excess
splashy
vsjazzy
7 4.9

Very bright and showy to get attention but not in good taste

is attention getting yet not always extravagant or tasteless
flash
vsjazzy
  • UK
3 7.4

Showy in a way meant to attract attention

is bright and eye catching but not always deliberately ostentatious
kicky
vsjazzy
  • Informal
2 7.4

Lively and exciting in a bold, stylish way

is about bright, attention getting visuals rather than general energy
spanky
vsjazzy
  • Informal
1 8.1

Looking bright and stylish and making people feel lively and cheerful

focuses on bright appearance rather than friendly, upbeat behaviour
jiggy
vsjazzy
  • Slang
1 9.6

Looking stylish and attractive

is about bright, attention getting dress rather than youthful slang usage
hotsy-totsy
vsjazzy
  • Archaic
1 9.9

Having a fashionable, attractive look, like new clothes or a neat room

is about bright, attention getting looks rather than dated charm
swaggy
vsjazzy
  • Slang
1 8.9

Looks stylish and confident in a cool way

is more about bright, decorative dress than confident attitude
dashy
vsjazzy
  • Informal
1 9.2

Attractive and stylish in a bold, showy way

is mainly about bright appearance rather than energetic behaviour
to jazzed up
vsjazzy
  • Informal
1 5.8

To make something more exciting by adding small changes

describes being naturally bright in appearance rather than being altered
zooty
vsjazzy
  • Archaic
1 9.9

Looks very fashionable and showy, often wearing bright clothes

is bright and attention getting without playful slang connotations
kippy
vsjazzy
  • UK
9.9

Having bright, stylish clothes or decorations that look showy for parties

is about bright, attention getting clothes rather than general liveliness

Antonyms

180 1.0

Simple and not decorated or flavored

How Flashy

garish
14 6.7
jazzy
2 6.3
stylish
78 2.0
smart
18 2.4
plain
180 1.0

Surface Forms

jazzy positive

Morphology

jazzy = jazz (semi-transparent) = jazz + y

Formed from 'jazz' + '-y' but the meaning has generalized to 'showy' or 'flashy' in appearance, a metaphorical extension from musical qualities.

Etymology

Jazzy comes from jazz, a music style known for bold, bright clothes and exciting shows, and the ending -y that makes it 'like' that style. Because jazz was linked to colourful, eye-catching performance, jazzy also means 'bright' or 'showy' in clothing and design.