gaudiness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree English gaudy Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English gaudiness From gaudy + -ness.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) Pretension in appearance; looking overly and distastefully adorned.
Nearby residents don't want any gaudiness in the building's renovation: they want it to be tasteful and understated.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gaudinesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (3)
fi pöyhkeily (pretention in appearance) · fi prameilu (pretention in appearance) · fi komeilu (pretention in appearance)