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garish definition

gar·ish (gar′is̸h, ger′-)

adjective

  1. too bright or gaudy; showy; glaring garish colors
  2. gaudily or showily dressed, decorated, written, etc.

Etymology: earlier gaurish, prob. < ME gauren, to stare

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garish Synonyms

garish

modif.

showy, gaudy, loud, ostentatious; see ornate 1, vulgar 1.


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garish Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • color: For some reason, they come in a wide variety of garish colors.

Modifying Another Word

  • rather: Playback creates a rather garish lighting display from the box.

Used with adjective complement

  • look: If you think the sample to the left looks garish, just wait till you see the fully animated ones on the site!
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