gar´ish|ly

gar´ish|ly
gar|ish «GAIR ihsh», adjective.
1. unpleasantly bright; glaring: »

the garish sun.

2. showy; gaudy: »

The circus performer was dressed in garish colors.

SYNONYM(S): flashy.
3. adorned to excess.
[apparently < obsolete gaure to stare]
gar´ish|ly, adverb.
gar´ish|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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