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

Sober Companion launches on BBC Sounds next month, joining a raft of splashy audio dramas including Richard Curtis’ Greatest Living Writer starring Bill Nighy. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

The weak start came despite the critical and commercial success of its predecessor; an all-star cast led by Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, and Jeremy Strong, and a splashy marketing campaign. — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

Jaguar once went head-to-head with competitors like Mercedes-Benz and BMW, making splashy appearances in James Bond films. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

Whether your take is as splashy as an area rug or as discreet as a backgammon set for your coffee table, this is your cue to get a little playful this season. — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026

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