splashy

splashy

adjective \ˈspla-shē\

splash·i·ersplash·i·est

Definition of SPLASHY

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

— splash·i·ly \ˈspla-shə-lē\ adverb

— splash·i·ness \ˈspla-shē-nəs\ noun

Examples of SPLASHY

1. <a splashy new restaurant that's currently the in place to go>
2. <a splashy ad for the new brand of blue jeans>

First Known Use of SPLASHY

1834

Related to SPLASHY

Synonyms

arresting, bodacious, bold, brilliant, catchy, commanding, conspicuous, dramatic, emphatic, eye-catching, flamboyant, grabby, kenspeckle [chiefly Scottish], marked, noisy, prominent, pronounced, remarkable, showy, noticeable, striking

Antonyms

inconspicuous, unemphatic, unflamboyant, unnoticeable, unobtrusive, unremarkable, unshowy

Related Words

detectable, discernible (also discernable), observable, perceptible, recognizable, visible; outstanding, salient; distinguished, eminent, impressive, notable, noteworthy; highlighted, spotlighted; flagrant, glaring, howling, screaming; flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, jazzy, loud, meretricious, swank (or swanky), tawdry; highfalutin (also hifalutin), ostentatious, pretentious; extravagant, fancy, florid, glittery, spectacular; opulent, ornate, overdone, overwrought; absorbing, engrossing, enthralling, fascinating, interesting, riveting

Near Antonyms

subtle; concealed, hidden, shrouded; dim, faint, obscure; insignificant, undistinguished, unimportant; modest, unaffected, unassuming, unpretentious; conservative, plain, quiet, simple, understated; muted, restrained, subdued, subtle, toned-down, unflashy

Rhymes with SPLASHY

ashy, flashy, Kashi, trashy