
Gaudiness
Negative Connotation
Gaudiness often implies a lack of taste or refinement. Used to criticize excessive showiness.

The gaudiness of the neon signs made the historic street look cheap.
Visual Overload
Describes something that is visually overwhelming and can be almost painful to look at.

The room was a mishmash of patterns and colors, its gaudiness giving me a headache.
Attention Grabbing
Gaudiness grabs people's attention, but not always in a good way. It can be seen as desperate or vulgar.

His gaudy attire screamed for attention at the somber event.
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ExtravaganceGlitzOstentationShowinessVulgarity
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