Definitions
- Describing something that is of poor quality or tasteless. - Referring to something that is vulgar or lacking in class. - Talking about something that is cheap or shoddy.
- Describing something that is excessively bright or showy. - Referring to something that is tastelessly flashy or ostentatious. - Talking about something that is overly ornate or decorated.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is lacking in taste or style.
- 2Both words have negative connotations.
- 3Both words can be used to describe clothing or fashion.
- 4Both words can be used to describe decor or design.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Gaudy is more intense than trashy in terms of its level of excessiveness.
- 2Style: Trashy refers to something that is of poor quality, while gaudy refers to something that is showy but not necessarily of poor quality.
- 3Color: Gaudy often refers to something that is excessively colorful, while trashy does not necessarily involve color.
- 4Association: Trashy is often associated with low-class or vulgar things, while gaudy is associated with excessive or tacky things.
- 5Usage: Trashy is more commonly used to describe people or behavior, while gaudy is more commonly used to describe objects or design.
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Remember this!
Trashy and gaudy are both negative words used to describe something that is lacking in taste or style. However, trashy is used to describe something of poor quality or vulgar, while gaudy is used to describe something that is excessively showy or flashy. Gaudy is more intense than trashy and often involves excessive use of color or decoration.
