Garish – Overly bright and showy
(Pronounced gehr-rish)
To remember the definition of the word garish, use the following mnemonic:
The girl's hair was rich (garish) in bright and shiny colours.
Examples of garish in a sentence
The quiet librarian shocked everyone by wearing a garish red dress to work.
When my sister won the lottery, she purchased a garish sports car that could not be missed on the highway.
If you're thinking of painting your home green keep it a soft or dark shade – bright greens can look garish.
