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gaudy

/ˈɡɔːdi/
gau · dy
Adverb:gaudily
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Plural:gaudies
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• adjective

1

Extravagantly bright, ornate, or showy in a way that lacks good taste.

Example

"The historic hotel lobby had been redecorated with gaudy chandeliers and neon carpets."

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• noun

1

British A celebratory feast or annual reunion dinner, especially one held for former students at a British university college.

Example

"Several retired professors returned to Oxford to attend the annual college gaudy."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in the late 15th century, 'gaudy' derives from the Middle English noun 'gaud' (a showy trinket or jest), which traces back via Old French to the Latin verb 'gaudere', meaning 'to rejoice'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gaudy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gaudy
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