Flashiness

/ˈflæʃinəs/ noun

Definition

The quality of being showy, bright, or attention-grabbing; the extent to which something is impressive or ostentatious.

Etymology

Noun form of 'flashy,' created by adding the suffix '-ness' (which creates abstract nouns from adjectives), allowing the quality to be discussed as a countable concept.

Kelly Says

The noun 'flashiness' is often used critically—we talk about 'mere flashiness' or 'superficial flashiness,' showing how the word has absorbed cultural anxiety about style over substance.

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