Meaning
flashy, showy
- attracting immediate attention due to bright appearance, size, or ostentation
- garish, flashy, or excessively conspicuous
In a sentence
Indossava una giacca gialla troppo appariscente per l'ufficio.
He was wearing a yellow jacket that was too flashy for the office.
Quella scultura è molto appariscente, ma non piace a tutti.
That sculpture is very eye-catching, but not everyone likes it.
Preferisci un'auto sobria o un modello più appariscente?
Do you prefer an understated car or a flashier model?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| appariscente | masculine · singular |
| appariscente | feminine · singular |
| appariscenti | masculine · plural |
| appariscenti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Ends in -e in the singular and serves both masculine and feminine nouns.
- Often carries a mild nuance of vanity or gaudiness.