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

The aesthetic was moody and design-forward, with marbled charcoal gray walls and splashy, large-scale portrait photography. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Trading for receiver Jaylen Waddle was one of the offseason’s splashiest moves. — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026

Waller’s signing was splashy — and seemed, at least from the outside, to directly threaten Sanders’ role on the team. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 7 Sep. 2026

An important starting point in the process is making splashy appointments in corporate social responsibility and environmental social governance. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 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