Gaudiness

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɔːdi.nəs/

Definitions of gaudiness

noun the quality of being flashy or tastelessly showy

Example Sentences

A1 The gaudiness of the decorations at the party made it feel festive.

A2 She couldn't stand the gaudiness of the neon lights in the club.

B1 The gaudiness of her outfit was a stark contrast to the simplicity of the event.

B2 The gaudiness of the jewelry store's display was overwhelming.

C1 The gaudiness of the architecture in Las Vegas is famous worldwide.

C2 The gaudiness of the royal palace's interior design was breathtaking.

Examples of gaudiness in a Sentence

formal The gaudiness of the decorations overwhelmed the elegant simplicity of the room.

informal I can't believe how much gaudiness she added to her outfit with all those sparkles.

slang That party was way too gaudy for my taste, it was like a circus in there.

figurative His flashy car was a symbol of his gaudiness and need for attention.

Grammatical Forms of gaudiness

• past tense: gaudied
• plural: gaudinesses
• comparative: more gaudy
• superlative: most gaudy
• present tense: gaudies
• future tense: will gaudiness
• perfect tense: has gaudied
• continuous tense: is gaudying
• singular: gaudiness
• positive degree: gaudiness
• infinitive: to gaudiness
• gerund: gaudying
• participle: gaudied

Origin and Evolution of gaudiness

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'gaudiness' originated from the Middle English word 'gaude', which meant a showy ornament or trinket.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'gaudiness' evolved to refer to something excessively ornate or flashy, often with a negative connotation of being overly showy or tasteless.