Woodlogos
Basic
ISEE Prep  /  Words  /  Basic  /  flashy

flashy

/ˈflæʃi/
flash · y ˈflæʃ · i
English Definition
adj. bright and noticeable, often in a way that is not tasteful
中文释义
俗丽的
Significado en Español
chillón, llamativo
한국어 뜻
화려한, 번지르르한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hào nhoáng, sặc sỡ
Show meaning in
Example Sentence

He drives a flashy sports car.

他开着一辆炫酷的跑车。

Synonyms
showy gaudy ostentatious
Know this word? Mark it mastered, or move on.
← Previous Next →

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “flashy”:

  1. A gaudy
  2. B subtle
  3. C tasteful
  4. D understated
Show answer

A — gaudy. “flashy” means adj. bright and noticeable, often in a way that is not tasteful

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

He proudly drove a ______ red sports car covered in shiny chrome.

  1. A plain
  2. B flashy
  3. C dull
  4. D modest
Show answer

B — flashy. “flashy” means adj. bright and noticeable, often in a way that is not tasteful

More Basic-level ISEE words

apex decoration fire first-year fit flawed flawless fleshy known party scholar thunder

Common questions about “flashy”

What does “flashy” mean?

flashy — adj. bright and noticeable, often in a way that is not tasteful. In Chinese: 俗丽的.

How do you pronounce “flashy”?

flashy is pronounced /ˈflæʃi/. It breaks into 2 syllables: flash · y.

How do you use “flashy” in a sentence?

He drives a flashy sports car. (他开着一辆炫酷的跑车。)

What are synonyms for “flashy”?

showy, gaudy, ostentatious — all close in meaning to flashy (adj. bright and noticeable, often in a way that is not tasteful).

Is “flashy” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. flashy appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度
777 / 2445
32% through this level
Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)
⬇ Download the iSEE Vocab app to keep tracking your learning progress across sessions and devices. / 下载 iSEE Vocab App，持续跟进你的学习进度。
⬇ Download iSEE Vocab & keep learning / 下载 iSEE Vocab 继续学习