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

Wallstedt doesn’t make splashy, sprawling saves like Dominik Hasek was known for. —Joe Smith, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026

One of OpenAI’s splashiest software hires was Denise Dresser. —Seema Mody,kate Rooney, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026

Accommodations run the gamut from chic rooms and suites to splashy hillside villas with private pools. —Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026

The Royals, Hallmark and government officials made a splashy announcement Wednesday morning, proposing a new stadium in the middle of Crown Center alongside broader investment and development. —Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 22 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