splashy

[ splash-ee ]

adjective

, splash·i·er, splash·i·est.

1. making a splash or splashes.
2. making the sound of splashing.
3. full of or marked by splashes, or irregular spots; spotty.
4. making an ostentatious display; showy.

ˈsplashy

/ ˈsplæʃɪ /

adjective

1. having irregular marks
2. informal.
   done to attract attention or make a sensation; showy
3. making a splash or splashes

Derived Forms

• ˈsplashiness, noun
• ˈsplashily, adverb

Other Words From

• splashi·ly adverb
• splashi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of splashy¹

First recorded in 1825–35; splash + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The splashy stunt has held the world’s attention like no climate action before, cementing the movement’s commitment to artistic vandalism.

From Los Angeles Times

The first time she ran for president, Kamala Harris launched her candidacy with a splashy rally that filled downtown Oakland with more than 20,000 cheering supporters.

From Los Angeles Times

The splashy entrance of Harris, 59, into what had been a repeat contest between Biden, 81, and former President Trump, 78, excited advocacy groups for young progressives, which reported record-breaking fundraising numbers.

From Los Angeles Times

The university certainly hasn’t hesitated to pour money into athletics in recent years, beginning with its splashy hire of football coach Lincoln Riley.

From Los Angeles Times

These and other fresh, splashy products are presented here.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• flashy
• gaudy
• opulent
• ostentatious
• sensational
• snazzy
• spectacular