splashy

adjective

ˈspla-shē How to pronounce splashy (audio)
splashier; splashiest
Synonyms of splashynext
1
: moving or being moved with a splash or splashing sounds
2
: tending to or exhibiting ostentatious display : making a splash
a splashy movie
a splashy debut
3
: that can be easily splashed about
4
: consisting of, being, or covered with colored splashes
splashily
ˈspla-shə-lē How to pronounce splashy (audio)
adverb
splashiness
ˈspla-shē-nəs How to pronounce splashy (audio)
noun

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a splashy new restaurant that's currently the in place to go a splashy ad for the new brand of blue jeans
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Summer is a vibrant, splashy season, so why not opt for a mani that colors outside the lines? — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 19 June 2026 There’s one particular scene in this week’s episode that isn’t splashy or dramatic in the least, and which barely advances the plot, and yet is absolutely wonderful. — Noel Murray, Vulture, 26 June 2026 And when the offers came in after the splashy premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, Wilde knew one thing about where the movie would not go. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 28 June 2026 The next day on July 3, about 1,000 guests would gather there for a splashier celebration, with possible stage appearances. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for splashy

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of splashy was in 1834

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splashy

adjective
ˈsplash-ē How to pronounce splashy (audio)
splashier; splashiest
1
: attracting attention or meant to attract attention
would have preferred a less splashy debut
2
: being bright, bold, and colorful
a splashy shirt
splashy posters
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