splashy
Origin of splashy
1Other words from splashy
- splash·i·ly, adverb
- splash·i·ness, noun
Words Nearby splashy
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How to use splashy in a sentence
The splashy concept had been in development for two years, with construction expected to begin this year.
Smithsonian abandons $2 billion expansion plan unveiled in 2014 | Peggy McGlone | January 11, 2021 | Washington PostThe short-form video publisher came onto the scene on April 6 with a roster of 10-minute long shows featuring a splashy Hollywood cast.
In memoriam: A round-up of the media companies we lost in 2020 | Kayleigh Barber | December 30, 2020 | DigidayThe Hồ Thuỷ Tiên Water Park was supposed to make a splashy opening almost two decades ago.
Some early controversies regarding thermal performance and limited UHD video recording made for splashy headlines, but both the R5 and R6 have performed exceptionally in the real world.
It will eventually be home to the firm’s offices as well as the magazine’s New York City presence — yet another splashy expansion.
Inside the Atlantic’s triumphant and tumultuous run during the coronavirus pandemic | Steven Perlberg | October 20, 2020 | Digiday
Simeiz, famous for its splashy parties and crowded clubs, looked deserted.
Last week, King Digital Entertainment, the maker of Candy Crush, went public in a splashy initial public offering.
But many felt heartbroken and humiliated watching that television coverage of the splashy celebrations among the Russians.
It was opening night for Britney Spears's splashy new Las Vegas residency, "Piece of Me."
Britney Spears’s Vegas Show Is a Big Fat Hit, Obviously | Kevin Fallon | December 28, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTSo Anna, you sign on to do a big, splashy, Chuck Lorre sitcom—and then you spend the first five minutes in tears.
Allison Janney and Anna Faris on ‘Mom,’ Girl Crushes, and Charlie Sheen Meltdowns | Kevin Fallon | September 23, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTSo Towser set the satchel down on the bank and, taking off some of his clothes, into the water he jumped with a big splashy dive.
Uncle Wiggily's Travels | Howard R. GarisAs residence area, it was splashy; a series of interlocked estates rather than expensive mansions packed closely together.
Shock Treatment | Stanley MullenMuch of it is, of course—so are many canvases mere splashy imitations of Matisse.
Colors of Life | Max EastmanThis last a roar to the horse, whose splashy progress along the gullied road had suddenly ceased.
Thankful's Inheritance | Joseph C. LincolnJulia, about the house after supper, was given to those vivid splashy kimonos with big flowers embroidered on them.
Half Portions | Edna Ferber
British Dictionary definitions for splashy
/ (ˈsplæʃɪ) /
having irregular marks
informal done to attract attention or make a sensation; showy
making a splash or splashes
Derived forms of splashy
- splashily, adverb
- splashiness, noun
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