CLINQUANT Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word clinquant. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CLINQUANT
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| flamboyant | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • showy tropical tree or shrub native to Madagascar; widely planted in tropical regions for its immense racemes of scarlet and orange flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana adjective satellite • marked by ostentation but often tasteless • elaborately or excessively ornamented | ||||||||
| flashy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • tastelessly showy • (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display | ||||||||
| gaudy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • (Britain) a celebratory reunion feast or entertainment held at a college adjective satellite • tastelessly showy • (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display | ||||||||
| glittering | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • having brief brilliant points or flashes of light | ||||||||
| ostentatious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • intended to attract notice and impress others adjective satellite • (of a display) tawdry or vulgar | ||||||||
| shiny | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having a shiny surface or coating adjective satellite • reflecting light • made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow | ||||||||
| showy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by ostentation but often tasteless • displaying brilliance and virtuosity • (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display • superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense | ||||||||
| sparkly | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • marked by high spirits or excitement • having brief brilliant points or flashes of light | ||||||||
| glitzy | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • Brilliantly showy. | ||||||||
| tinseled | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • glittering with gold or silver | ||||||||
| tinselly | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • glittering with gold or silver | ||||||||
