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garish
[/ˈɡɛrɪʃ/]
adjective
berrante
1.
Obtrusively or tastelessly bright; excessively vivid or showy in color
The garish neon lights of the casino were overwhelming.
As luzes de néon berrantes do cassino eram avassaladoras.
2.
Marked by poor taste; ostentatiously vulgar or flashy
She wore a garish outfit that clashed with everything around her.
Ela usava uma roupa berrante que contrastava com tudo ao seu redor.
NYC Slang
loud, tacky, over the top
Synonyms
gaudy
loud
flashy
ostentatious
showy
vulgar
lurid
Antonyms
subdued
muted
subtle
tasteful
elegant
refined
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
berrante
Most common term; literally means 'screaming' or 'loud'
General Brazilian
chamativo
Alternative; means 'attention-grabbing'
Portugal
berrante
Also used in European Portuguese
Portugal
vistoso
Alternative; means 'showy' or 'flashy'
Related Idioms & Phrases
stick out like a sore thumb
bright as a neon sign
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