flashiness

/ˈflæʃ.i.nəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈflæʃ.i.nəs/ (ame, ipa) · /-shēnə̇s -shin-/ (ame, mw)

flashiness — noun

1. a way of looking or behaving that is too bright, showy, or expensive, often in a

1.名詞B2
釋義

a way of looking or behaving that is too bright, showy, or expensive, often in a way that other people find unpleasant or in bad taste

例句

The flashiness of Valentina's gold dress drew everyone's attention at the party.

the flashiness of + noun phrase

Local critics complained about the flashiness of the new hotel's glass and gold design.

同義詞
  • showiness

    more neutral; flashiness implies stronger disapproval

  • gaudiness

    focuses on overly bright or clashing colours rather than expense

  • ostentation

    more formal; emphasizes the intention to impress rather than the look itself

反義詞

文法句型

noun — the flashiness of something

possessive + flashiness

用法筆記

Often used with a negative connotation. Common in possessive constructions ('his flashiness', 'the design's flashiness') or with 'the flashiness of + noun'. Usually uncountable.

常見錯誤

❌He showed many flashinesses in his work.
✅His work showed a lot of flashiness.
💡'flashiness' is uncountable; do not add -es or use with 'many'.