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flashy

[/ˈflæʃi/]
adjective
chamativo
1. Attracting attention by being excessively bright, showy, or ostentatious
He wore a flashy suit with bright colors.
Ele usava um terno chamativo com cores brilhantes.
2. Superficially attractive but lacking substance or genuine quality
The car has a flashy design but poor performance.
O carro tem um design chamativo, mas desempenho fraco.
3. Impressive in a showy or theatrical manner
He gave a flashy presentation with lots of special effects.
Ele fez uma apresentação chamativa com muitos efeitos especiais.
NYC Slang
bougie; extra; over the top
Synonyms
showyostentatiousgaudyflamboyantgarishloud
Antonyms
modestunderstatedsubtleplainsimpleinconspicuous

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
chamativo
Most common term; widely understood and used
Brazil
brilhante
Used to emphasize the showy brightness aspect
Brazil
extravagante
Emphasizes the excessive or lavish nature
Portugal
chamativo
Standard Portuguese equivalent
Portugal
garrido
More literary or traditional term for showy appearance

Related Idioms & Phrases

all flash and no substance
flash in the pan
to make a flashy entrance
flashy dresser
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