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garishly

adverb

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adv

Etymology: Etymology tree English garish Middle English -ly English -ly English garishly From garish + -ly.

  1. In a garish manner.

    "My tastes," he said, still smiling, "incline me to the garishly sunlit side of this planet." And, to tease her and arouse her to combat: "I prefer a farandole to a nocturne; I'd rather have a painting than an etching; Mr. Whistler bores me with his monochromatic mud; I don't like dull colours, dull sounds, dull intellects;[…]."

    Euston: The vast main concourse screens displayed advertising again on March 2, on a two-week trial - but less garishly following public complaints.