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gáifeach — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • exaggerated adjective Described or shown as bigger, worse, or more extreme than it actually is.
  • flamboyant adjective Bold, showy, and confident in style or behavior, often to draw attention.
  • loud adj Producing a lot of sound; not quiet.
  • ostentatious adj Showy or over-the-top, designed mainly to impress or attract attention.
  • pretentious adj Trying too hard to seem impressive, intelligent, or important, in a way that comes across as fake or overblown.

Senses

gáifeach is used for these senses in English:

  • exaggerated That has been described as greater than it actually is; abnormally increased or enlarged.
  • flamboyant Showy, bold or audacious in behaviour, appearance, style, etc.; ostentatious.
  • loud (of clothing, decorations, etc.) Having unpleasantly and tastelessly contrasting colours or patterns; gaudy.
  • pretentious Motivated by an inappropriate, excessive, or unjustified desire to impress others.

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