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Gaudily

usgb/ˈɡɔːdɪli/Volume
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Visual ImpactPlay
Use 'gaudily' when something is overly decorated and hard to miss due to its eye-catching appearance. SlideThe carnival floats were gaudily decorated with hundreds of neon lights.
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Negative NuancePlay
'Gaudily' often implies bad taste or a lack of sophistication, so use it carefully. SlideHis gaudily painted car didn't impress the neighbors.
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Attention SeekingPlay
Describe an action or look intended to draw attention as 'gaudily' done. SlideHe gaudily announced his arrival with a loud, flashy suit.