splashy

1 of 2

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

splashiness

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noun

splash·​i·​ness -shēnə̇s 

-shin-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being splashy

Synonyms of splashy

Adjective

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

Examples of splashy in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

Not cyan, not aqua—turquoise nails are summer’s splashiest manicure trend. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026

If that’s a bit too splashy for your taste, Lewis is also a fan of a pleated gingham lampshade. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026

Which is all to say that splashy casting announcements are one thing, but making actual hits is all in the execution. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 16 Aug. 2026

Altman had been making note of Kushner’s investment in founders at splashy startups, including Slack, Instacart, and payment giant Stripe—staying loyal and lavishing them with attention even during rocky stretches. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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