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

Perhaps the splashiest among the many 21st-century systems artworks are projects that function like exposés. —Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 May 2026

Celebrated with a splashy ceremony on the beach, Gillian Anderson, who served as this year’s juror, presented the prize to Liang. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 May 2026

Below, a rundown of the biggest and splashiest movies heading to theaters in the coming weeks. —Jami Ganz, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026

Now mahjong is having another splashy Hollywood moment. —Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 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