pöyhkeily — meaning in English

English meaning

• gaudiness noun Pretension in appearance; looking overly and distastefully adorned.
• glare noun A harsh, dazzling light.
• ruff noun A stiff, frilled collar worn around the neck, especially in 16th and 17th century fashion.

Senses

pöyhkeily is used for these senses in English:

• airs and graces (derogatory) Behaviour adopted to demonstrate (originally) one's good upbringing; or (now) one's superiority; pretentious or snobbish behaviour.
• gaudiness Pretension in appearance; looking overly and distastefully adorned.
• glare Showy brilliance; gaudiness.
• ruff (obsolete) An exhibition of haughtiness or pride.

glare — full definition

1. noun A harsh, dazzling light.
2. noun An angry, fierce stare.
3. verb To stare angrily at someone.
4. verb To shine with a harsh, dazzling light.

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