gaudy

Meanings

• Adjective

  Extravagantly showy and appealing to the senses, often in a way that is overstated and lacking in good taste.

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

flashy , garish , kitschy , tawdry , gaudy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gaudy
dandy , plaidy , shady , cady

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Variants

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gaudier , gaudiest , gaudily , gaudiness , gaudinesses , gaudy , gaudies

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Etymology

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Originally from the Old French word 'gaudir', meaning 'to rejoice' or 'to take pleasure in'. The modern English usage developed from the sense of 'rejoicing in the sight of something beautiful or extravagant'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gaudy' was once used to describe the brightly colored and decorated carriages of medieval European nobility.

2. In the 18th century, 'gaudy' was used to describe the elaborate costumes and decorations of the Carnival season in Venice.

3. The term 'gaudy' is sometimes used in the context of jewelry to describe pieces that are excessively flashy or ostentatious.

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Related Concepts

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1. ostentatious: Excessively showy or extravagant, intended to attract attention and impress others.

2. kitsch: Art or decoration that is considered to be in poor taste because of its excessive sentimentality or garishness.

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Culture

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The term 'gaudy' is often used in literature and art to describe extravagant and ostentatious displays, particularly in the context of fashion or decoration. For example, in Oscar Wilde's play 'The Importance of Being Earnest', the character Algernon describes a proposed country house as 'a perfect Gothic ruin, with ivy all over it, and gaudy flowers in the windows'. In music, the term 'gaudy' can refer to a lively and upbeat style, as in the title of a track by the electronic music duo Daft Punk.

How to Memorize "gaudy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a room filled with bright colors, gaudy patterns, and over-the-top decorations. Visualize the sensation of being overwhelmed by the extravagance of it all.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gaudy' with the idea of excess and showiness. Think of extravagant parties, gaudy costumes, and over-the-top decorations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the rule: 'Gaudy' is like 'loud and proud'.

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