GLITZY Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

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 There are plenty of glitzy parties at Venice Film Festival, but none with quite the same sparkle as Miu Miu’s annual dinner at Ca' Corner della Regina. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2026 There’s no difference between the some 97 or so categories handed out this weekend and the glitzy NBC telecast where the final 19 categories will be dispersed on Monday, September 14. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026 This week, Miley (née Cyrus) pivots back to glitzy dance bangers, Adéla lives out her pop princess fantasy on the standout track from her debut album, and Beyoncé adds Selena to the Spanish version of a B’Day favorite. — Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026 But the public first got a look at the Cybercab at a glitzy Hollywood event two years ago, and prototypes have been seen in cities across America since then. — Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026 Dolly Parton wanted a big, glitzy party for her 80th birthday. — Bryan West, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 Beyond these glitzy designs, Williams also created several affordable housing projects, the 28th Street YMCA in South LA, and the First AME Church in West Adams. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Parton was a larger-than-life personality who was known for her glitzy costumes, voluptuous figure, and bouffant hairstyle. — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026 Dolly – as most know her – was a down-home original under the glitzy wig and makeup. — Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2026

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Adjective

Seattle’s defense is intact, and traveling across three time zones to play in that loud stadium will be a challenge for the Patriots.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
And when the city gets loud, Central Park's quieter southeast corner is 10 blocks north.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of loud

Adjective

Jay Carney and Judy Keen, in the pool for Time and USA Today, respectively, were making a noisy case to fly back on Air Force One too.

— Sonya Ross For The Atlanta Journal-Contitution, AJC.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Look for the human touch – the mentions of noisy ice machines, broken elevators, or terrible service.

— Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of noisy

Adjective

Swift, who was deeply learned, was envisaging a nightmare world in which reading and writing — the essential foundation of wit and wisdom — are replaced by a flashy simulation of human knowledge.

— Dónal Gill, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
Because Saudi Arabia had not yet been opened to nonreligious tourists—that happened in 2019—many visitors to the country were pilgrims, who didn’t expect flashy meals.

— Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of flashy

Adjective

Many of the 76 rooms and suites include private terraces overlooking Gran Via with the upper floor rooms facing the ornate gold dome of the Metropolis, one of Madrid’s most famous buildings.

— Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026
Maximalist Garden Design Similar to interior design, the Rococo aesthetic, with its ornate and romantic details, is taking over garden design.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of ornate

Adjective

And, as if that wasn’t enough, Target’s promotional ads featured a Black boy modeling the garish get-up.

— Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026
Steps away, other Israeli activists fashion animals out of balloons, while a couple in garish wigs and clown makeup wildly wave their arms in a routine that prompts roars of laughter.

— Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of garish

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