Associations to the word «Garish»

Wiktionary

GARISH, adjective. Overly ostentatious; so colourful as to be in bad taste.

Dictionary definition

GARISH, adjective. Tastelessly showy; "a flash car"; "a flashy ring"; "garish colors"; "a gaudy costume"; "loud sport shirts"; "a meretricious yet stylish book"; "tawdry ornaments".

Wise words

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