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gaudy
01
(used especially of clothes) styled to attract attention through bold colors, flashy embellishments, or exaggerated features
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
gaudiest
Comparative
gaudier
gradable
Examples
He strutted in a gaudy jacket covered in sequins and neon patches.
02
excessively colorful, flashy, or showy in a way that lacks taste or elegance
Examples
The gaudy decorations on the Christmas tree clashed with the room's minimalist decor.
Gaudy
01
a festive gathering held at a college, especially in British universities, often as a reunion for alumni or a formal celebration for students and faculty
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
gaudies
Examples
The college hosted its annual gaudy, inviting graduates from the past decade.
