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Comparative
gaudier
Superlative
gaudiest
1
(used especially of clothes) styled to attract attention through bold colors, flashy embellishments, or exaggerated features
- He strutted in a gaudy jacket covered in sequins and neon patches.
- Her gaudy dress turned heads, though not always in admiration.
- The performer wore a gaudy costume with feathers, glitter, and rhinestones.
- Tourists in gaudy shirts filled the beachside cafés.
- The boutique specialized in gaudy fashion that screamed for attention.
2
excessively colorful, flashy, or showy in a way that lacks taste or elegance
- The gaudy decorations on the Christmas tree clashed with the room's minimalist decor.
- She wore a gaudy necklace adorned with oversized gemstones that drew attention.
- The hotel lobby was filled with gaudy furniture and loud patterns.
- His gaudy sports car attracted stares wherever he drove.
- The party featured gaudy costumes and extravagant decorations.