gaudiness
/ˈɡɔːdinəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡɔːdinəs/ (ame, ipa) · /-dēnə̇s -din-/ (ame, mw)
gaudiness — noun
1. the quality of looking too bright, showy, or over-decorated, so that the overall
the quality of looking too bright, showy, or over-decorated, so that the overall effect strikes most viewers as cheap or in bad taste.
Eri complained about the gaudiness of the casino lobby with its gold ceilings and pink fountains.
the gaudiness of + noun phrase
The gaudiness of the wedding decorations shocked Yael, who had expected something simple and white.
abstract subject: 'the gaudiness of X shocked Y'
Tourists often comment on the gaudiness of the painted temple roofs in the old market quarter.
Ishaan loved the bright gaudiness of street festivals, even when his parents found them too loud.
Beatriz redecorated the living room to remove the gaudiness of the previous owner's neon wallpaper.
- garishness
very close synonym; emphasises clashing or harsh colour
- tackiness
informal; suggests cheap-looking style overall, not only colour
- showiness
broader; can be neutral or negative, while gaudiness is always negative
- ostentation
more formal; focuses on showing off wealth, not bright decoration
- tastefulness
approving opposite — chosen with good judgement
- subtlety
quiet, understated visual effect
文法句型
the gaudiness of + noun phrase
用法筆記
Almost always used in the pattern 'the gaudiness of [decorated thing]' — the noun targets visible decoration, clothing, or lighting rather than behaviour. Carries a clearly negative judgement; do not use it for neutral brightness or attractive colour.