Splashy

Pronunciation: /ˈsplæʃi/

Definitions of splashy

adjective describing something that is showy or flashy, often involving a lot of water or liquid

Example Sentences

A1 The children had fun playing in the splashy puddles.

A2 The splashy colors of the painting caught everyone's attention.

B1 The hotel has a splashy pool area with water slides and fountains.

B2 The fashion show featured models wearing splashy, vibrant outfits.

C1 The movie's special effects were criticized for being too splashy and distracting.

C2 The artist's latest exhibition was a splashy event attended by celebrities and art enthusiasts.

Examples of splashy in a Sentence

formal The artist's splashy painting was the highlight of the gallery exhibit.

informal I love wearing my splashy new swimsuit to the pool.

slang Check out that splashy car driving down the street!

figurative Her splashy personality always lights up the room.

Grammatical Forms of splashy

• past tense: splashed
• plural: splashies
• comparative: splashier
• superlative: splashiest
• present tense: splash
• future tense: will splash
• perfect tense: have splashed
• continuous tense: is splashing
• singular: splashy
• positive degree: splashy
• infinitive: to splash
• gerund: splashing
• participle: splashing

Origin and Evolution of splashy

First Known Use: 1821 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'splashy' is derived from the verb 'splash', which has origins in Old English and Middle Dutch.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that makes a splashing sound or creates splashes of water, 'splashy' has evolved to also describe something flamboyant, showy, or ostentatious.