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splashily

splashily

6.3
In a showy way that attracts attention
  • adverb
  • /ˈsplæʃɪli/
translation icon : de manera llamativa
  • The advertisement was created splashily to catch the attention of everyone passing by.

Examples

  • She dressed splashily for the party, wearing a sparkling red dress and large earrings.

  • She dressed splashily for the party, catching everyone's attention.

  • The designer decorated the room splashily, using bright patterns and bold furniture.

  • The artist painted splashily, using vibrant colors that stood out.

  • The artist presented her work splashily, using bright colors and bold strokes to catch everyone's attention.

  • He made his entrance splashily, wearing a sequined jacket that sparkled under the stage lights.

  • The fireworks exploded splashily in the night sky, lighting it up with vibrant colors and patterns.

Synonyms

dramatically
vssplashily
330 3.9

In a way that is very noticeable or extreme

is about bright, attention getting display rather than sudden emotional effect
strikingly
vssplashily
25 3.9

In a very noticeable way that attracts attention

uses bold colors or effects rather than mere noticeability
conspicuously
vssplashily
16 5.3

In a way that is easy to see or notice

depends more on bold visual display than simple visibility
with a flourish
vssplashily
6 5.7

Do something in a showy way to get attention

leans more toward bold, eye catching effects than ornate style
flamboyantly
vssplashily
3 6.8

In a way that uses bright colors and bold style to get attention

relies more on visual boldness than on confident personal style
garishly
vssplashily
2 7.6

In a very bright and tasteless way that attracts attention

is attention getting without necessarily implying poor taste
floridly
vssplashily
  • Formal
1 8.2

In a showy way that has too many decorations and details

favours bold, eye catching effects rather than ornate complexity
showily
vssplashily
1 7.2

In a way that is bright and attracts attention

emphasizes bolder, more eye catching effects rather than mere attention seeking
flashily
vssplashily
1 7.0

In a way that is bright and meant to attract attention

focuses more on bold, eye catching effects than simple decoration
bodaciously
vssplashily
  • Informal
1 9.6

Someone acts in a bold and confident way that attracts attention

focuses instead on bright, attention getting visual effects rather than bold action
glitteringly
vssplashily
4.2

In a way that shines or sparkles to attract attention

uses overall bold, eye catching effects beyond mere sparkle
flauntingly
vssplashily
7.5

In a way that openly shows off to get attention

is attention getting but not always an open act of display
swaggeringly
vssplashily
8.1

In a proud, showy way to get attention

focuses on visual boldness rather than personal attitude or arrogance
flamingly
vssplashily
  • Slang
7.5

In a very bright and obvious way

can attract attention but is not always intensely obvious or extreme
arrestingly
vssplashily
7.3

In a way that makes people stop and look

tends to use bright or bold visual means rather than neutral notice

Antonyms

33 5.1

In a careful, quiet way so you do not attract attention or make people feel embarrassed

How Flashy

garishly
2 7.6
splashily
6.3
decoratively
1 3.4
subtly
48 5.1

Surface Forms

splashily positive

Morphology

splashily = splashy (transparent) = splash + y + ly

The adverb is a regular -ly derivative of 'splashy' whose meaning ('showy') directly yields the adverbial sense 'in a showy manner'.

Etymology

The word splashily comes from the simple word splash, which copies the sound of water hitting something, and the ending -ily that turns it into an adverb. So, to act splashily is to make a 'big splash' — to be loud, bright, or showy to get attention.