garishly

[US]/'ga:riʃli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in a flashy and overly decorated manner.

Phrases & Collocations

garishly colored

Example Sentences

The garishly decorated restaurant caught everyone's attention.

She wore garishly bright makeup for the costume party.

The garishly colored flowers added a festive touch to the event.

The garishly dressed man stood out in the crowd.

The garishly painted house clashed with the surrounding buildings.

Her garishly patterned scarf clashed with her striped shirt.

The garishly lit nightclub was a popular spot for partygoers.

The garishly decorated cake was the centerpiece of the dessert table.

The garishly colored posters brightened up the dull walls of the classroom.

The garishly dressed performers entertained the crowd with their lively dance routines.

Real-world Examples

On the left, her garishly made-up face makes us think of an embalmed corpse.

Source: Secrets of Masterpieces

There were women in the mob near Decatur Street, garishly dressed women whose bright finery and painted faces gave a discordant note of holiday.

Source: Gone with the Wind

The complementary reds and greens combine garishly a billiard table replaces the respectable piece of furniture in the family kitchen: a passion for gaming has sapped these people’s strength, and also their ability to connect with one another.

Source: Listening Digest

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