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garish

/ˈɡærɪʃ/ adjective · British & US
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What does garish mean?

adjective

Showy and tastelessly flashy; gaudy and ostentatious. Often used to describe something that is considered to be in poor taste.

Example

"The garish decorations in the nightclub made it feel tacky and uninviting."

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