glitzy

adjective

as in loud
excessively showy I think that rhinestone-studded outfit is a little too glitzy for church

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Recent Examples of glitzy Before the main event kicked off, however, the glitzy Academy Gala red carpet saw all of these A-listers bring out their finest evening attire for the night. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2026 As other companies dodge the Grand Theft Auto juggernaut by avoiding the November release window, Nintendo's wholesome throwback is poised to stand out against the glitzy violence of Grand Theft Auto. — James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026 The deals come in the wake of a glitzy premiere for the series at MIPCOM in Cannes. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026 Korean star Han Ji-min accepted The Hollywood Reporter’s Trailblazer Award at a glitzy gala high above Busan on Wednesday night, promising that her creative journey was only just beginning. — Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 The glitzy panel gave way to thin brown leather straps that wrapped around Lyonne’s calves and feet, secured in place with coordinating gold buckles. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026 That collaboration sparked Lambert’s passion for songs that blend equal parts glitzy disco and classic country. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026 The glitzy brand, which started with its Singapore flagship in 1887, is known for its meticulous opulence and highly personalized service. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026 Last week’s cancellation of Saudi Arabia’s glitzy Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah spurred industry chatter. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glitzy
  1. loud
  2. noisy
  3. gaudy
  4. flashy
  5. ornate
  6. garish
Adjective
  • Where the movies are big, loud, overpopulated machines, the TV series are full of interesting ideas, weird notions and good comedy and give their characters room to breathe.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The doors finally open Store Manager Patrick McGuinness welcomed customers pushing their shopping carts into the store while leading loud chants, such as spelling out Wegmans letter by letter.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of loud
Adjective
  • The focus was how AI can be integrated and optimize the existing business – rather than presentation of noisy (and controversial) slates of AI TV shows and movies.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Kerry McCoy’s guitar juices up a mid-song gallop by abruptly pivoting from big and noisy to compressed and snarling; at the climax, everything cuts out for a second to spotlight a Daniel Tracy drum fill.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of noisy
Adjective
  • Five years ago, LSU brought Kim Mulkey in to resuscitate its women’s basketball program, ignoring the controversy that trailed her like a train of sequins off one of her gaudy pantsuits.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Each followed the social media account of a 35-year-old former Dartmouth College running back with a degree in economics and a gaudy ring on his finger.
    — Mike Sando, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of gaudy
Adjective
  • Still, the competition among jewelers is becoming more intense, not only for sports team’s commissions but also to design ever flashier pieces with intricate details.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2026
  • This means Longchamp can invest quietly and discreetly in the brand, think long term, and avoid stock market or private equity pressure to deliver flashy quarterly results.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of flashy
Adjective
  • Next up is a house tour, from the cavernous, all-white living room to a glimpse of the ornate indoor pool, with V lamenting that the place is so huge he sometimes gets lost.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Many of its original details, from formal entry galleries and large terraces to ornate moldings and herringbone floors, remain.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of ornate
Adjective
  • The result, beyond being a lie, is often cheap, garish, and conspicuous.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Other architectural highlights of SLO included a walkthrough of the garish and ornate Madonna Inn, a Disneyland-esque hotel and restaurant.
    — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of garish

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“Glitzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitzy. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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