noun
- the quality of being excessively bright, showy, or loud in a way that is unpleasant or in poor taste
Usage: uncountable noun; often used to describe colors, clothing, or decoration
Examples
- The garishness of the neon signs made the street feel chaotic and overwhelming.
- She criticized the garishness of the costume jewelry on display.
- The interior designer toned down the garishness of the original color scheme.
- The garishness of his outfit drew unwanted attention at the formal event.
- The artist deliberately embraced garishness in her pop art paintings.
- The garishness of the advertisement was meant to grab shoppers' attention.