Flashy

Pronunciation: /ˈflæʃi/

Definitions of flashy

adjective attracting attention by being bright, colorful, or flashy

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a flashy dress to the party.

A2 The car had flashy rims and a loud paint job.

B1 He always wears flashy jewelry to impress others.

B2 The singer's flashy stage presence captivated the audience.

C1 The flashy advertising campaign helped boost sales for the company.

C2 Despite his flashy appearance, he was actually quite humble and down-to-earth.

Examples of flashy in a Sentence

formal The flashy car was the talk of the town due to its sleek design and vibrant color.

informal She always wears flashy jewelry to stand out in a crowd.

slang Those flashy sneakers are so lit, bro!

figurative His flashy personality shines like a beacon in social gatherings.

Grammatical Forms of flashy

• past tense: flashed
• plural: flashies
• comparative: flashier
• superlative: flashiest
• present tense: flash
• future tense: will flash
• perfect tense: have flashed
• continuous tense: is flashing
• singular: flashy
• positive degree: flashy
• infinitive: to flash
• gerund: flashing
• participle: flashing

Origin and Evolution of flashy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'flashy' originated from the Middle English word 'flashen' which means to dash or splash. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word 'flæsc' meaning 'flesh'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'flashy' evolved from describing something that is splashing or dashing to something that is showy, ostentatious or attention-grabbing.