glitzy

adjective

Definition of glitzynext
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 Synonyms for glitzy
  1. loud
  2. noisy
  3. gaudy
  4. flashy
Adjective
  • This occurs when an object vibrates after being hit by sound waves at a higher amplitude, like when a drummer hits a drum and the instrument and air vibrate to create a loud sound.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The peak level of noise, measured at roughly six miles away, was as loud as a gunshot at close range, per the New York Times.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of loud
Adjective
  • Instead of visiting the range on a noisy, busy Saturday, go after work or to a private range.
    Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 13 Nov. 2024
  • All started with the noisy image on the left above, so all are improvements on the original.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of noisy
Adjective
  • The gaudy designs of fan-favorite heroes were toned down, their costumes shaded in muted tones.
    Jack King, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024
  • Textures don’t have to be too gaudy but should add an interesting aspect to your look.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of gaudy
Adjective
  • While its interior design is less flashy than rivals from Ferrari and Lamborghini, the aesthetic is pleasing, and outward visibility is excellent.
    Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 6 Jan. 2023
  • If McCarthy falls shorts, that hands leverage to people are every bit as extreme as Greene, though slightly less flashy about it—Andy Biggs, Paul Gosar, and Matt Gaetz.
    Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 3 Jan. 2023
Definition of flashy
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