garish

Meanings

• adjective

  excessively loud, gaudy, or tasteless, especially in color or decoration; striking to the point of being unpleasantly noticeable.

  - "The garish decor of the nightclub was overwhelming."
  - "Her garish outfit made her stand out in the crowd."
  - "The garish colors of the clown's costume were frightening to some children."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɡɛəɹɪʃ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with garish
dish , fish , wish

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Variants

List of all variants of garish that leads to same result
garish , garishly , garishness , garishnesses

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Etymology

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Originally, garish meant 'bright, clear, or vivid' in Old French, but its meaning shifted in English to 'loud, gaudy, or tasteless'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'garish' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. Garish is often used to describe the decor of carnivals and amusement parks.

3. The term 'garish' is sometimes used pejoratively to describe people who dress or behave in an excessively attention-seeking way.

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Related Concepts

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1. gaudy: Synonym for garish, meaning excessively showy or tasteless.

2. taste: The ability to discern and appreciate what is aesthetically pleasing or appropriate, contrasting with the lack of taste associated with garishness.

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Culture

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Garish has been used to describe excessive and tasteless decor in various contexts, such as in literature, art, and architecture. For example, F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby' describes the 'garishly gaudy' decor of Myrtle Wilson's apartment.

How to Memorize "garish"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a loud, gaudy decor or outfit that is unpleasantly noticeable.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word garish with excessiveness, loudness, and tastelessness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Garish is Gaudy, All Ridiculous In Your Sight' to remember the meaning.

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