splashy

adjective

ˈspla-shē 

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

ˈspla-shə-lē 

adverb

splashiness

ˈspla-shē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of splashy

• noticeable
• prominent
• dramatic
• commanding
• remarkable
• impressive
• marked
• striking

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

Recent Examples on the Web

No, the Bears haven’t beaten any Super Bowl contenders, but the progress looks like validation of the decision to pair Johnson with Williams — both splashy acquisitions who could revive an organization that hasn’t won a playoff game in 15 years. —Jeff Howe, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025

Ana Luisa Statement Earrings These bold blue marbled earrings are a splashy complement to a jewelry box full of gold and silver huggie hoops. —Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2025

Microsoft, of course, has never been shy about big splashy M&A, with Activision Blizzard and LinkedIn among its more recent deca-billion dollar deals. —Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025

Despite their splashy, record-breaking albums, Beyoncé and Swift are missing from this year’s lineup, though the reason isn't controversial. —Caché McClay, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for splashy

• ashy
• flashy
• trashy

Kids Definition

splashy

adjective

ˈsplash-ē 

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