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What is another word for garishness?

159 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ ɡˈe͡əɹɪʃnəs], [ ɡˈe‍əɹɪʃnəs], [ ɡ_ˈeə_ɹ_ɪ_ʃ_n_ə_s]

Synonyms for Garishness:

How to use "Garishness" in context?

So what is garishness? Surprisingly, the definition is rather nebulous. Definition 1 refers to "showing an excessive fondness for showiness or extravagance." Definition 2 cites "any object, decoration, or design excessively showy or gaudy."

Some people might say that anything too brightly colored, excessively patterned, or too flashy is garish.Others might say that anything that stands out too much from the default setting is garish. In either case, it's often considered to be tacky, vulgar, and/or unmanly.

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