gaudiness

/ˈɡɔːdinəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡɔːdinəs/ (ame, ipa) · /-dēnə̇s -din-/ (ame, mw)

gaudiness — 名詞

1. the quality of looking too bright, showy, or over-decorated, so that the overall

1.名詞C2
釋義

俗艷；俗氣

色彩或裝飾過於鮮艷俗氣的性質

the quality of looking too bright, showy, or over-decorated, so that the overall effect strikes most viewers as cheap or in bad taste.

例句

Eri complained about the gaudiness of the casino lobby with its gold ceilings and pink fountains.

Eri 抱怨那家賭場大廳很俗艷，到處都是金色天花板和粉紅色噴泉。

the gaudiness of + noun phrase

The gaudiness of the wedding decorations shocked Yael, who had expected something simple and white.

婚禮裝飾的俗艷讓 Yael 大吃一驚，因為她原本以為會是簡單的白色風格。

abstract subject: 'the gaudiness of X shocked Y'

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

❌The flowers in the garden showed lovely gaudiness.
✅The flowers in the garden showed lovely brightness.
💡'gaudiness' implies bad taste, so it cannot praise natural colour.
❌Her gaudiness made everyone laugh.
✅Her loud manner made everyone laugh.
💡'gaudiness' describes visual decoration, not personality or behaviour.