flashier; flashiest
1
: momentarily dazzling
2
a
: superficially attractive or impressive
… moving beyond the glitz and pizzazz of the flashy technology to teach true literacy …—
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b
: ostentatious or showy often beyond the bounds of good taste
driving around in flashy cars
especially
: marked by gaudy brightness
flashy colors
3
chiefly dialectal
: lacking in substance or flavor : insipid
Synonyms of flashy
Examples of flashy in a Sentence
rich young men who drive flashy cars
I bought the CD primarily for its flashy cover design.
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If more automakers find the right balance, dashboards may become less flashy but more user-friendly.
—Chris Teague, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Organized by the Eaton Canyon Nature Center Associates, volunteers have donated hundreds of hours to clear out short-pod mustard, castor bean, tree tobacco and fountain grass, which choke out native plants and serve as flashy fuel for wildfires.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Your 2nd house also supports practical purchases, which is a great reminder to make durable, budget-respectful choices over flashy upgrades.
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While the main areas can be dramatic and flashy with the disco balls, string lights, and bold colors, the rooms are light and serene—the perfect places to unwind and fall blissfully asleep.
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Chris Teague, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Organized by the Eaton Canyon Nature Center Associates, volunteers have donated hundreds of hours to clear out short-pod mustard, castor bean, tree tobacco and fountain grass, which choke out native plants and serve as flashy fuel for wildfires.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Your 2nd house also supports practical purchases, which is a great reminder to make durable, budget-respectful choices over flashy upgrades.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
While the main areas can be dramatic and flashy with the disco balls, string lights, and bold colors, the rooms are light and serene—the perfect places to unwind and fall blissfully asleep.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Flashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flashy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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