adj
garish
GEH-uh-rihsh
adj
1
Unpleasantly bright or showy, in a tasteless way.
"The hotel lobby was decorated in garish neon colours."
"She thought the wallpaper was far too garish for a bedroom."
How to Use Garish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishToo bright, flashy, or over-decorated to look tasteful.
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Common pairings
garish colours
garish outfit
garish lighting
Word Forms
more garish comparative, most garish superlative
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The hotel lobby was decorated in _____ neon colours.