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

For decades after the war, Germany’s attempts to atone for that history through a deep commitment to pacifism obliged defense companies to keep a low profile, avoiding sponsorships and splashy ad campaigns. —Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026

This awards season was a significant one for fashion, marketing the first flurry of splashy red carpet moments since September’s big creative reset. —Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026

The Overlap acquisition was its splashiest deal yet. —Max Goldbart, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026

The state’s $69 million tax-incentive package is in the typical range for such splashy deals and is well worth the long-term payoff. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 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