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

Several smaller local banks bulked up in the wake of those splashy deals, snatching commercial clients who wanted more personalized service than the giants could or would provide. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025

The splashy deals put the industry on notice about Netflix’s ambitions to create high-quality premium content that could contend with anything on broadcast or cable. —David Bloom, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025

Netflix’s Sirens had a splashy premiere, claiming the top overall spot on Nielsen’s streaming charts for its debut week. —Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2025

So yes, the news announced by the Rays on Wednesday makes for a splashy headline. —Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 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