Flashy vs Stylish - What's the difference?

flashy | stylish |


As adjectives the difference between flashy and stylish

is that flashy is showy; visually impressive, attention-getting, or appealing while stylish is having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress.

flashy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Showy; visually impressive, attention-getting, or appealing.
    • The dancers wore flashy costumes featuring shiny sequins in many vibrant colors.

    stylish

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having elegance or taste or refinement in manners or dress
  • (film) Having a particular directing style or cinematography.

    • Related terms

    * chic * style