garish

/ˈɡɛəɹɪʃ/adjective

Too bright or flashy in a way that looks cheap or tasteless.

Example sentence

“The hotel lobby was decorated in garish gold and neon pink.”

Aimed mostly at colors, lights, clothing, and decor. It condemns brightness specifically; 'gaudy' adds cheap ornament, 'lurid' adds a sensational glow.

Related words

garlicA plant in the onion family whose strong-smelling bulb is widely used to flavor food.gardenA piece of ground outdoors where flowers, vegetables, or other plants are grown.garnerA building or place where grain is stored.garageA building or part of a building where cars, tools, and other items are kept.garrulousTalking too much, especially about unimportant things.galvanizeTo cover metal with a thin protective layer of another metal using an electrical or chemical process.