Definitions
adj. Too brightly coloured or heavily decorated to look attractive.
俗艳的；花哨的
Example
He wore a gaudy jacket covered in shiny sequins.
他穿了一件缀满亮片的花哨夹克。
Some residents argue that gaudy decorations in historic districts undermine the visual character of traditional buildings.
一些居民认为，历史街区里俗艳的装饰破坏了传统建筑的视觉风貌。
Collocations
- gaudy colours
- gaudy decorations
- gaudy jewellery
Word family
- gaudily (adv.)
- gaudiness (n.)
Synonyms
- garish
- showy
Antonyms
- understated
- tasteful
Usage tip
含贬义，指颜色或装饰过分抢眼，不只是鲜艳。
FAQ
- What does gaudy mean?
- Too brightly coloured or heavily decorated to look attractive.
- How is gaudy pronounced?
- UK /ˈɡɔːdi/, US /ˈɡɔːdi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
