splashier; splashiest
1
: moving or being moved with a splash or splashing sounds
2
: tending to or exhibiting ostentatious display : making a splash
a splashy movie
a splashy debut
3
: that can be easily splashed about
4
: consisting of, being, or covered with colored splashes
splashily adverb
splashiness noun

Examples of splashy in a Sentence

a splashy new restaurant that's currently the in place to go a splashy ad for the new brand of blue jeans
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In honor of the 40th anniversary of Sexiest Man Alive, PEOPLE editors share the untold stories behind some of the splashiest cover stars. Elizabeth Leonard, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025 There have been signs that Trump might be willing to ease up support for Taiwan, such as his choice not to renew aid to the country, in favor of a splashy trade deal with China. NPR, 27 Oct. 2025 Golden State's splashiest new addition is 3-and-D veteran center Al Horford, a former five-time All-Star and a key contributor to the Boston Celtics' 2023-24 championship season. Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025 There have been splashy workplace raids like the ones that occurred at a Georgia Hyundai plant and a California legal marijuana farm. Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for splashy

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of splashy was in 1834

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“Splashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splashy. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

splashy

adjective
splashier; splashiest
1
: attracting attention or meant to attract attention
would have preferred a less splashy debut
2
: being bright, bold, and colorful
a splashy shirt
splashy posters
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