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

Going forward, publicity for physical media releases will be handled by Disney’s theatrical publicity staff — a dramatic turn of events for a company known for its beloved Vault releases and splashy SteelBooks. —Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026

Cruise lines have taken note, and short Caribbean sailings are surging in popularity, fueled in part by the rise of splashy private islands and exclusive destinations, like Royal Caribbean’s Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in Nassau, which opened in December 2025. —Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026

Before the splashy announcement came years of behind-the-scenes grunt work. —Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026

The organization has sought to downplay the news, sharing it on LinkedIn on Thursday rather than issuing a formal press release or splashy social media post to avoid detracting from Fashion Revolution Week. —Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 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