glitzy

adjective

as in loud
excessively showy I think that rhinestone-studded outfit is a little too glitzy for church

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Recent Examples of glitzy Before the main event kicked off, however, the glitzy Academy Gala red carpet saw all of these A-listers bring out their finest evening attire for the night. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026 As other companies dodge the Grand Theft Auto juggernaut by avoiding the November release window, Nintendo's wholesome throwback is poised to stand out against the glitzy violence of Grand Theft Auto. — James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026 The deals come in the wake of a glitzy premiere for the series at MIPCOM in Cannes. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026 Korean star Han Ji-min accepted The Hollywood Reporter’s Trailblazer Award at a glitzy gala high above Busan on Wednesday night, promising that her creative journey was only just beginning. — Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 The glitzy panel gave way to thin brown leather straps that wrapped around Lyonne’s calves and feet, secured in place with coordinating gold buckles. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026 That collaboration sparked Lambert’s passion for songs that blend equal parts glitzy disco and classic country. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026 The glitzy brand, which started with its Singapore flagship in 1887, is known for its meticulous opulence and highly personalized service. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026 Last week’s cancellation of Saudi Arabia’s glitzy Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah spurred industry chatter. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitzy
  1. loud
  2. noisy
  3. gaudy
  4. flashy
  5. ornate
  6. garish
Adjective
  • Police described the Nissan as having black wheels, a black rear bumper and a loud exhaust.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The oil-rich province of Alberta has rejected the pathway to secession and will remain part of Canada, landing a definitive blow to a fringe but loud campaign which sought support from the US.
    — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of loud
Adjective
  • Today, the 31-year-old is sneakily skilled in ways beyond classical picking or noisy shredding.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In the parking garage, the animals were unfazed by noisy construction and enthusiastic fans.
    — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of noisy
Adjective
  • In another, Asia Argento, in the gaudy finery of Madame du Barry, reads the palms of her co-stars during a break in filming.
    — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Nirvana is commonly credited with killing off hair metal, driving the final nail in the gaudy coffin of the 1980s and ushering in a new era of angst and authenticity.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of gaudy
Adjective
  • Still, the competition among jewelers is becoming more intense, not only for sports team’s commissions but also to design ever flashier pieces with intricate details.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • This means Longchamp can invest quietly and discreetly in the brand, think long term, and avoid stock market or private equity pressure to deliver flashy quarterly results.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of flashy
Adjective
  • On arrival, we were escorted across a wooden bridge to the famous ornate jewel-laden golden door.
    — Kate Berlant, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Next up is a house tour, from the cavernous, all-white living room to a glimpse of the ornate indoor pool, with V lamenting that the place is so huge he sometimes gets lost.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of ornate
Adjective
  • The result, beyond being a lie, is often cheap, garish, and conspicuous.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Other architectural highlights of SLO included a walkthrough of the garish and ornate Madonna Inn, a Disneyland-esque hotel and restaurant.
    — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of garish

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“Glitzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitzy. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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