gewgawish

/ˈdʒuːgɔːwɪʃ/

Definitions

1. adjective

characterized by or given to unnecessary or flashy ornamentation

“The gewgawish decorations on the Christmas tree made it look over-the-top.”

2. adverb

in a showy or ornate manner

“She decorated the room gewgawish, but it still needed a bit more flair.”

Synonyms

  • flashy
  • gaudy

Antonyms

  • understated
  • plain