SAT vocabulary
Gaudy
Extravagantly bright or showy, typically so as to be tasteless.
Example
"The celebrity wore a gaudy outfit, sparkling with too many sequins and bright colors."
Etymology
From Old French 'gaudir' (to rejoice), possibly influenced by 'gaud' (a showy ornament).
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