Garish Definition

gârĭsh, găr-
adjective
Too bright or gaudy; showy; glaring.
Garish colors.
Webster's New World
Gaudily or showily dressed, decorated, written, etc.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Garish

  • Perhaps from Old Norse gaurr (“rough fellow”).

    From Wiktionary

  • Origin unknown

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Garish Sentence Examples

  • All nature responds in rich and rapid growth to the garish light and intense heat of the long, splendid days.

  • Also, try to avoid bright, garish eyeshadow colors.

  • Bright and garish colors or prints may not be very appropriate for a formal reception.

  • During the 1980s, the immensely garish fashion and makeup trends took center stage.

  • Playback creates a rather garish lighting display from the box.

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Words Starting With

GGAGAR

Words Ending With

HSHISH

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garish

Words Starting With G and Ending With H

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Word Length

6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With G6 Letter Words Ending With H