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Gaudiness

usgb/ˈɡɔːdinəs/Volume
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Negative ConnotationPlay
Gaudiness often implies a lack of taste or refinement. Used to criticize excessive showiness. SlideThe gaudiness of the neon signs made the historic street look cheap.
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Visual OverloadPlay
Describes something that is visually overwhelming and can be almost painful to look at. SlideThe room was a mishmash of patterns and colors, its gaudiness giving me a headache.
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Attention GrabbingPlay
Gaudiness grabs people's attention, but not always in a good way. It can be seen as desperate or vulgar. SlideHis gaudy attire screamed for attention at the somber event.