garish
The word “garish” has 2 syllables: ga-rish.
It's pronounced as /ˈɡɛərɪʃ/.
What is synonym and antonym for garish?
In the thesaurus, “garish” has 8 synonyms and 13 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for garish along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for garish
- gaudy
- glittering
- loud
- noisy
- ornate
- ostentatious
- showy
- vulgar
Antonyms for garish
- appropriate
- conservative
- drab
- fitting
- modest
- muted
- plain
- proper
- quiet
- refined
- simple
- subdued
- understated
Meanings of garish
- adjective
- Overly ostentatious; so colourful as to be in bad taste.
Example Sentences
- The party decorations were so garish that they overwhelmed the entire room.
- She refused to wear the garish neon outfit her friend had picked out for her.
- The artist's paintings were criticized for their garish colors and lack of subtlety.
- The hotel lobby was decorated in a garish style, with gaudy chandeliers and bright red carpeting.
- Despite her mother's protests, she insisted on painting her bedroom walls in garish shades of purple and orange.
On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to garish, such as: appropriate, conservative, drab, fitting, gaudy, glittering, loud.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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