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

• arresting
• bodacious
• bold
• brilliant
• catchy
• commanding
• conspicuous
• dramatic
• emphatic
• eye-catching
• flamboyant
• grabby
• kenspeckle [chiefly Scottish]
• marked
• noisy
• noticeable
• prominent
• pronounced
• remarkable
• showy
• 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

And check out Kyle making like John Hancock and the Declaration of Independence with his huge, splashy signature all over that season logo. —Dalton Ross, EW.com, 22 May 2025

In addition to his splashy tour announcement, the King of Dancehall also shared a new single. —Kyle Denis, Billboard, 21 May 2025

The longtime pals had made a splashy appearance together at the big game in 2024. —Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 15 May 2025

Exosphere advertising also took a hit of $15.8 million, which was a tough 2024 comp when the Super Bowl was in Las Vegas, and companies lined up for splashy advertising campaigns on the outside of the venue. —Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 8 May 2025

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