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very showy or ornamented, now especially when excessive, or in a tasteless or vulgar manner / (obsolete) fun; merry; festive

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gaudy

Source Word

gaudy

IPA(Pronunciation)

obsolete

Japanese Meaning

けばけばしく、過度に飾り立てられた様子。特に、過剰な装飾や派手さが目立ち、趣味が悪いと感じられる場合が多い。 / (古語) 陽気で楽しげ、祭りや祝賀の雰囲気がある様子。

She wore a gaudy dress to the charity ball, drawing disapproving glances from the other guests.

彼女は慈善舞踏会でけばけばしいドレスを着て、他の客から冷ややかな視線を浴びた。

Sense（1）

very showy or ornamented, now especially when excessive, or in a tasteless or vulgar manner

Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy, / But not expressed in fancy; rich, not gaudy.

Sense（2）

(obsolete) fun; merry; festive

Let's have one other gaudy night.

gaudier

（ comparative ）

gaudiest

（ superlative ）