garish
/ˈɡɛrɪʃ/
gar · ish
ˈɡɛr · ɪʃ
English Definition
adj. excessively bright, colorful, and showy
Significado en Español
chillón, llamativo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lòe loẹt, sặc sỡ
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gar(overly)+ish(adjective suffix)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
The decorations at the party were so _____ that many guests found them off-putting.
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A
garish
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B
melancholy
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C
subtle
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D
humble
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A — garish.
“garish” means adj. excessively bright, colorful, and showy
Common questions about “garish”
What does “garish” mean?
garish — adj. excessively bright, colorful, and showy. In Chinese: 过于鲜艳的，俗丽的.
How do you pronounce “garish”?
garish is pronounced /ˈɡɛrɪʃ/. It breaks into 2 syllables: gar · ish.
Is “garish” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. garish appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “garish”?
gar(overly)+ish(adjective suffix)
