gaudier; gaudiest
1
: ostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
gaudy costumes
2
: marked by extravagance or sometimes tasteless showiness : outlandish
gaudy lies
gaudy claims
plural gaudies
: a feast or entertainment especially in the form of an annual college dinner at a British university
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Adjective
The showgirls wore gaudy costumes.
They bought the house for a gaudy sum.
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Adjective
Even more impressive, on top of his gaudy offensive stats, Eichel is also taking far more defensive-zone starts than most star forwards around the NHL, and is also Vegas’ top penalty-killing forward.
—Jesse Granger, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The film begins as Jesús (David Pareja), against the wishes of his wife, María (Estefanía de los Santos), buys a gaudy coffee table.
—Erik Piepenburg, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
All three boast much gaudier statistics than Mahomes, who has made six Pro Bowls since becoming the Chiefs’ starting quarterback in 2018.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2025
Chuy's is also known for its maximalist and gaudy interior design and atmosphere.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 18 July 2024
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“Gaudy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gaudy. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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