garish

adjective
UK: /ˈɡeərɪʃ/
US: /ˈɡerɪʃ/

  1. Something that is very bright and colourful in an ugly way.

    1. The shop sold garish souvenirs to tourists.
    2. The decorations were far too garish, and clashed terribly with the furniture with garish colors.

Synonyms

loud showy vulgar flashy gaudy

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "garish" is /ˈɡeərɪʃ/ in British English and /ˈɡerɪʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "garish": loud, showy, vulgar, flashy, gaudy.

Example usage of "garish": "The shop sold garish souvenirs to tourists.". More examples on the page.