flashily

In ostentatious style

In a showy or ostentatious manner, with excessive brightness or ornamentation meant to impress: She dressed flashily for the party, all sequins and gold jewelry.

The word carries a hint of cheapness or vulgarity—flash without substance.

showy

ostentatiously

In a showy manner

loudly · showily · splashily · theatrically · dramatically · pretentiously · conspicuously · extravagantly · pompously · brazenly

garish

tackily

In a cheap, showy way

luridly · tawdrily · chintzily · vulgarly · loudly · jarringly · kitschy · garishly · brassily · crassly

glittery

sparklingly

In a gleaming manner

blindingly · shinily · glossily · metallically · sequined · bejeweled · bedazzled · rhinestoned · spangled · blinged-out

colorful

brightly

With much light

brilliantly · radiantly · luminously · neon · kaleidoscopically · psychedelically · saturated · chromatically · multicolored · eye-catchingly

luxurious

opulently

In luxurious manner

expensively · extravagantly · decadently · plushly · swankily · poshly · ritzily · palatially · magnificently · grandiosely

Opposites
visual prominence and showiness

flashilyinconspicuously

Without attracting attention

unobtrusively · drably · plainly · dully · modestly

restraint and tastefulness

flashilytastefully

With aesthetic discernment

elegantly · conservatively · demurely · simply · classically

modesty and restraint

flashilymodestly

In humble manner

subtly · quietly · unobtrusively · unpretentiously · humbly

Phrases
Family

flashing, flashiness

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G