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

Rather than chasing fancy titles or splashy paychecks throughout her career, she’s gravitated toward jobs that pushed her out of her comfort zone, forced her to take risks, and taught her to embrace a little chaos. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

In October 2025, Kalshi released a splashy video featuring the late Freddie Mercury to announce bold international plans. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Alan Ritchson’s sci-fi movie War Machine and the splashy book adaptation Remarkably Bright Creatures were two of Lin’s early greenlights, and came out in February and May, respectively. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026

While the main event was obviously the splashy spectacle, the official VS after-party (at Chateau Marmont) was just as star-studded. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 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