gaudily

/ˈɡɔːdɪli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡɔːdɪli/ (ame, ipa) · /-dᵊl|ē -də̇l|, |i/ (ame, mw)

gaudily — adverb

1. in an overly flashy way, using bright colours or decoration that seem ugly rathe

1.副詞C1
釋義

in an overly flashy way, using bright colours or decoration that seem ugly rather than stylish.

例句

The shop window was gaudily painted with gold stars and neon hearts.

gaudily + past participle for decoration style

Manuela arrived in a gaudily patterned jacket that everyone noticed.

gaudily before a clothing-describing adjective

同義詞
  • garishly

    stronger and harsher, often stressing clashing colours

  • flashily

    often suggests trying to look rich, exciting, or fashionable

  • showily

    broader and less tied to colour or decoration

反義詞
  • tastefully

    suggests attractive style with restraint

  • simply

    emphasises plain presentation without extra display

用法筆記

Usually modifies clothes, rooms, signs, wrapping, or other things people can see. It signals criticism, suggesting that the style is trying too hard to attract attention.

常見錯誤

❌The path was gaudily lit for safety.
✅The path was brightly lit for safety.
💡gaudily criticizes tacky visual style, not ordinary strong light.