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splashiness

noun

Definition of splashinessnext
as in sex appeal

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  1. slickness
  2. flamboyance
  3. glossiness
  4. flashiness
  5. showiness
  6. daintiness
  7. desirability
Noun
  • The oil-free, non-comedogenic, chemical formula won’t clog pores, while silica and perlite absorb excess shine, leaving behind a matte finish that keeps midday slickness in check.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
  • But there’s an innate slickness to drone footage that can turn a shot of, say, a South Texas Starbucks into a joke, and there’s a mechanical quality to the way drones glide through the air that, even if controlled by a human, feels impersonal — a view from nowhere.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Definition of slickness
Noun
  • Wilde cultivated an unmistakable appearance through his clothing, aestheticism, and flamboyance.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The performance is daringly weird, perverse and outlandish, seductively charming, and, for all the flamboyance, Curry never veers out of control, never takes it too far.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of flamboyance
Noun
  • Sure, $33 is relatively steep, but its glossiness cannot be replicated.
    — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 21 Aug. 2026
  • And if that didn’t declare the crown-braid comeback clearly enough, Olivia Rodrigo reinforced the message with her own crown braid at Lollapalooza, styled with casual glossiness by Owen Gould.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of glossiness
Noun
  • Originally opened in 1979 and rebranded as the Cromwell in 2014, this hot spot provided the privacy and space needed to isolate cast and crew from the public while still delivering all the flashiness and drama expected from the show.
    — Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 2 June 2026
  • Like many early 2000s trends now making a comeback (think wedge sandals and low-rise pants), the halter top has shed much of the overt flashiness that once defined it.
    — Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 30 May 2026
Definition of flashiness
Noun
  • My feelings about Dudamel as an interpreter have ranged from irritation at his turn-it-up-to-11 showiness to admiration for his ability to make listeners hear music afresh.
    — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Rose is another extraordinary showcase for her gifts and a master class in the art of acting with rigor, honesty, physicality and zero showiness.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
Definition of showiness
Noun
  • With a daintiness at odds with its 120 kilos, the bear extricates its wrist from the tie and calmly takes its leave.
    — Ganesh Marín, The Dial, 7 Oct. 2025
Definition of daintiness
Noun
  • To come up with the list, report considered established vacation markets in 20 countries worldwide and scored them on investability and ownership conditions, lifestyle and desirability, and accessibility.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026
  • But there is research on the romantic desirability of men with cats.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of desirability
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“Splashiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashiness. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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