Definition

The quality or state of being flashy or showy, often involving a lot of movement or water.

Example

The splashiness of the fireworks display captivated the audience.

Conversation

Did you see the new art exhibit downtown?

Yeah, I loved the splashiness of the colors they used!

I thought it was really eye-catching, especially the big canvases.

Definitely! The splashiness made everything feel so alive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Splashiness → It is formed from "splash" (of uncertain origin, likely imitative of the sound made when something hits water) and "-iness" (meaning the quality of). The word "splashiness" refers to the quality of being splashy or producing splashes.

Memory Tip

Think of the sound of water splashing when something hits it, and remember that "splashiness" describes the quality of making those splashes.

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