Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gaud

noun

/ɡɔːd/

Definition

A showy ornament or trinket.

Examples

The room was filled with gauds that sparkled under the light, drawing everyone’s attention.
She adorned her dress with gauds that seemed to make her look more extravagant than elegant.

Meaning

Gaud refers to something ostentatious or overly decorative, often lacking in genuine value or substance. It can denote something that is flashy in appearance but trivial in significance.