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

In rapid succession, the major studio players greenlit splashy genre projects based on internet lore and the fables that kept Gen Z awake at night as kids. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 12 Nov. 2026

The splashy full-cast song and dance numbers that open both acts of this comic extravaganza play delightfully with the concept of black-and-white things becoming vividly colorful. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Nov. 2026

But the Dodgers also have a track record of splashy offseason moves. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Sure, classic suits and tuxedos will always have a place at a splashy movie premiere, but whatever happened to fun? — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 Nov. 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