Gaudiest

/ˈɡɔːdiəst/ adjective

Definition

The most showy, colorful, or flashy in a cheap or tasteless way.

Etymology

Superlative form of 'gaudy,' using the -est ending to indicate the highest degree of the quality.

Kelly Says

The gaudiest decorations at a party are usually the ones that catch your eye first—loud colors, excessive sparkle—which is exactly why 'gaudy' became slang for anything trying way too hard to impress.

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