flashier
flashier — adjective
- flashierpositive
- more flashiercomparative
- most flashiersuperlative
1. more showy or attention-grabbing than another thing, especially with a bright, e
more showy or attention-grabbing than another thing, especially with a bright, expensive-looking style that can seem lacking in good taste.
The second jacket was flashier than the first, with gold buttons and shiny red cloth.
flashier than the first: more showy in comparison
Mina chose the plain invitation because the silver design looked flashier than she wanted.
looked flashier: seemed too showy
The restaurant replaced its simple sign with a flashier one covered in bright lights.
Adding mirrors and neon paint made the small lobby flashier but not more elegant.
- showier
very close in meaning and often slightly negative
- gaudier
stronger; suggests too bright or tasteless
- more ostentatious
more formal and more critical
文法句型
flashier than + noun
a flashier + noun
look flashier
make something flashier
用法筆記
Use 'flashier' when comparing two styles, designs, clothes, cars, advertisements, or decorations. It often suggests that the more noticeable choice may also be less tasteful.
常見錯誤
Do not say 'more flashier'; 'flashier' already means 'more flashy'.
Use 'flashier than' when you name the thing being compared: 'This watch is flashier than mine.'