gaud (Meaning)
gaud (n)
cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
gaud (n.)
Trick; jest; sport.
Deceit; fraud; artifice; device.
An ornament; a piece of worthless finery; a trinket.
To sport or keep festival.
gaud (v. t.)
To bedeck gaudily; to decorate with gauds or showy trinkets or colors; to paint.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gaud
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gaud Sentence Examples
- The gaudy necklace drew attention to her flamboyant personality.
- The gaudy wallpaper in the living room clashed horribly with the elegant furniture.
- Her gaud-adorned dress sparkled under the lights, making her the center of attention.
- The politician's gaudy campaign posters plastered every billboard in the city.
- The gaudy chandeliers in the ballroom cast an eerie glow on the dancing couples.
- He wore a gaudy Hawaiian shirt that was completely out of place at the formal dinner.
- The gaudy ornaments on the Christmas tree were a stark contrast to the cozy atmosphere.
- The gaud-laden car offended the eyes of every passerby.
- The gaudy decorations at the wedding reception were more distracting than enchanting.
- Her gaudy jewelry would have been more appropriate for a stage play than a business meeting.
FAQs About the word gaud
cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothingTrick; jest; sport., Deceit; fraud; artifice; device., An ornament; a piece of worthless finery; a trinket., To sport
ornament,ornamental, trinket,bauble, geegaw, vertu, collectable, souvenir, collectible, knickknack
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The gaudy necklace drew attention to her flamboyant personality.
The gaudy wallpaper in the living room clashed horribly with the elegant furniture.
Her gaud-adorned dress sparkled under the lights, making her the center of attention.
The politician's gaudy campaign posters plastered every billboard in the city.
