Flashily

/ˈflæʃɪli/ adverb

Definition

In a showy, bright, or attention-grabbing way; with impressive but possibly excessive style.

Etymology

Adverbial form of 'flashy,' formed with the '-ly' suffix, making 'flashy' (adjective) into an adverb describing how an action is performed.

Kelly Says

The adverb 'flashily' creates an interesting paradox: you can do something 'flashily' that's actually quite subtle—like a magician flashily distracting you from the real sleight of hand.

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