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splashiness

splashiness

7.2
A quality of being showy and loud in style that hides simple beauty
  • noun
  • /ˈsplæʃiˌnəs/
translation icon : ostentación
  • The splashiness of the event overshadowed its intended message of charity.

Examples

  • He dressed with a splashiness that made him stand out at every party.

  • Some critics felt the design's splashiness detracted from its true elegance.

  • The splashiness of the new advertising campaign caught everyone's attention.

  • Her dress was criticized for its splashiness during the formal event.

  • The splashiness of the new fashion collection attracted a lot of attention at the runway show.

  • Despite its splashiness, the party felt superficial and lacked meaningful conversations.

  • He was criticized for the splashiness of his presentation, which overshadowed the content.

Synonyms

glitz
vssplashiness
19 7.5

Flashy style that looks nice but is not deep

is the lack of elegance rather than merely stylish surface appeal
showboating
vssplashiness
  • Informal
5 6.3

An act of trying to get attention by doing dramatic moves

is the general trait of lacking elegance rather than a publicity act
flamboyance
vssplashiness
4 7.7

A very bright and fancy style that attracts attention in dress or manner

is the basic lack of elegance rather than theatrical elaboration
superficiality
vssplashiness
4 7.8

Lack of deep thought or careful attention

is specific attention seeking display rather than a general lack of depth
ostentation
vssplashiness
3 8.5

An act of showing off money or achievements to get attention

is a standing quality lacking elegance rather than a single act
flashiness
vssplashiness
1 5.6

A bright, showy style that attracts attention and looks cheap

is the broader quality of loud display lacking elegance
tawdriness
vssplashiness
1 8.7

A cheap, flashy look that seems low quality

is about attention seeking display lacking elegance rather than low cost appeal
showiness
vssplashiness
1 6.5

A style that is very bright or richly decorated to attract attention

is about lacking elegance and subtlety rather than mere extravagance
gaudiness
vssplashiness
1 7.2

Too much bright decoration on clothes or signs that looks bad

is a broad lack of elegance rather than specifically heavy decoration
garishness
vssplashiness
1 7.5

Things that are very bright or flashy and look unpleasant

is the broader lack of elegance rather than only bright coloring
tackiness
vssplashiness
  • Informal
1 6.6

A quality of looking cheap and in bad taste

is about attention seeking display rather than only vulgar cheapness
drippiness
vssplashiness
  • Slang
9.6

A flashy style of dress with expensive clothes and jewelry

is the neutral term for attention seeking display rather than slang
ostentatiousness
vssplashiness
9.1

A way of behaving that shows off wealth or style to impress others

is a general lack of elegance rather than intentional display to impress
meretriciousness
vssplashiness
  • Formal
9.9

Something that looks bright and attractive but has no real value

is surface glamour without true elegance or lasting worth
swankiness
vssplashiness
7.2

A stylish, expensive look that shows someone is rich

is about lacking elegance and subtlety rather than tasteful luxury
swellness
vssplashiness
  • Archaic
8.4

A stylish, impressive appearance that shows wealth or good taste

is more about lacking elegance and subtlety rather than fashionable impressiveness
floridness
vssplashiness
  • Formal
8.9

The use of very fancy, detailed language or style that feels too much

is about visual attention seeking lack of elegance rather than ornate language use

Antonyms

54 6.8

A small important detail that is hard to notice

47 3.5

A graceful, stylish way of looking or behaving that shows good taste

How Showy

garishness
1 7.5
ostentation
3 8.5
splashiness
7.2
subtlety
54 6.8
restraint
6 4.2

Surface Forms

splashiness singular
splashinesses plural

Morphology

splashiness = splashy (transparent) = splash + y + ness

Formed by the productive adjective 'splashy' (splash + -y) plus the nominalizing suffix '-ness'; meaning 'the quality of being splashy' is directly derivable.

Etymology

Splashiness comes from the simple word splash, the sound or action when something hits water, with the endings -y and -ness to make a noun. Think of someone who 'makes a splash' at an event by wearing very bright or loud clothes, so splashiness means being showy or flashy and attracting attention instead of being subtle.