splashy

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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

For perennial postseason contenders, a splashy offseason ideally sets up a low-key trade deadline. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026

Sunburned, splashy family outings to Noah’s Ark waterpark play like a happy vintage reel in my memory. — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 26 July 2026

In San Francisco, where the Golden State Warriors reside, there will be no splashy team-up with his former rivals Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr and Draymond Green. — David Aldridge, New York Times, 25 July 2026

The Sirens, the Lotus-Eaters, and Odysseus’ father, Laertes, are all casualties of the relatively concise but splashy format. — Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 24 July 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