Definition

In a way that involves making a lot of noise or showing off, often with bright colors or flashy movements.

Example

The children jumped into the pool splashily, sending water everywhere.

Conversation

Did you see the way she entered the party?

Yeah, she did it so splashily!

I know, right? It really caught everyone's attention.

Definitely! She certainly knows how to make an entrance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Splashily → It is formed from "splash" (of uncertain origin, possibly imitative of the sound made when something hits water) and "-ily" (a suffix meaning in a manner of). The word "splashily" describes an action done in a manner that creates splashes, often associated with water.

Memory Tip

Imagine something that creates splashes when it moves — the suffix '-ily' indicates the manner, so think of doing something in a way that makes splashes.

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