chamativo — meaning in English

English meaning

• gaudy adj Showy or overdecorated to the point of looking cheap or tasteless.
• piquant adj Sharp and hurtful; cutting or harsh.

Senses

chamativo is used for these senses in English:

• gaudy Very showy or ornamented, now especially when excessive, or in a tasteless or vulgar manner.
• piquant Stimulating to the senses; engaging; charming. [from 17th c.]

gaudy — full definition

1. adj Showy or overdecorated to the point of looking cheap or tasteless.
2. noun In British university tradition, a reunion dinner or feast held by an Oxford college for its former students.

piquant — full definition

1. adj Sharp and hurtful; cutting or harsh.
2. adj Lively and interesting in an attractive way.
3. adj Pleasantly sharp or tangy to the taste.
4. adj Hot and burning to the taste, as with chilli or strong spices.

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