Gaudily

/ˈɡɔːdɪli/ adverb

Definition

In a showy, colorful, or flashy manner that seems cheap or in poor taste.

Etymology

Adverbial form of 'gaudy,' created by adding the -ly suffix to describe how an action is performed or how something appears.

Kelly Says

You can dress 'gaudily' or paint something 'gaudily,' and the adverb form lets us describe not just things, but the *way* things are done with excessive flashiness.

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