Definitions
- Describing something that is showy, gaudy, or attention-grabbing. - Referring to something that is ostentatious or flamboyant in appearance. - Talking about something that is striking or eye-catching due to its boldness or brightness.
- Describing something that is noisy or audible at a high volume. - Referring to something that is attention-grabbing or obtrusive in behavior or appearance. - Talking about something that is bold or assertive in style or personality.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is attention-grabbing.
- 2Both words can be used to describe appearance or behavior.
- 3Both words have a negative connotation in certain contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Senses: Flashy is more related to visual appearance, while loud is more related to sound or behavior.
- 2Intensity: Loud implies a higher degree of intensity than flashy.
- 3Connotation: Flashy has a more negative connotation related to being showy or gaudy, while loud can have both positive and negative connotations depending on the context.
- 4Usage: Flashy is more commonly used to describe appearance, while loud is more commonly used to describe behavior or sound.
- 5Scope: Flashy is more specific and limited in scope than loud, which can be used in a wider range of contexts.
Remember this!
Flashy and loud are both words that describe something that is attention-grabbing, but they differ in their senses, intensity, connotation, usage, and scope. Flashy is more related to visual appearance and has a negative connotation of being showy or gaudy, while loud is more related to sound or behavior and can have both positive and negative connotations depending on the context.
