splashier; splashiest
1
: moving or being moved with a splash or splashing sounds
2
: tending to or exhibiting ostentatious display : making a splash
a splashy movie
a splashy debut
3
: that can be easily splashed about
4
: consisting of, being, or covered with colored splashes
splashily adverb
splashiness noun

Examples of splashy in a Sentence

a splashy new restaurant that's currently the in place to go a splashy ad for the new brand of blue jeans
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The splashy bags were heavily coveted and signalled a new era for daring to innovate beyond storied luxury house codes, and were worn by stars like Paris Hilton. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 July 2025 Luna often visits Jade in London, where the pair continue their splashy escapades around the capital. Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025 In June, Bennet followed up his campaign announcement with a splashy list of endorsements from more than 130 leaders across the state. Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 17 July 2025 That’s been the case relative to many other teams, who have been busy making splashy trades and signing pieces in free agency. Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for splashy

Word History

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of splashy was in 1834

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“Splashy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/splashy. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

splashy

adjective
splashier; splashiest
1
: attracting attention or meant to attract attention
would have preferred a less splashy debut
2
: being bright, bold, and colorful
a splashy shirt
splashy posters
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