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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHade
/ˈhɑː.deɪ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Characterized by bright colors or elaborate designs; showy.
"The decorations at the festival were quite hade, attracting everyone's attention." - 2
Excessively ornate or flamboyant in style.
"His hade outfit was perfect for the extravagant party."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'hade' comes from the Japanese word '派手' (hade), which means flashy or showy. It has been adopted into English usage to describe something that is ostentatiously colorful or elaborate, reflecting a cultural appreciation for vibrant aesthetics.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Hade" is said worldwide
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éclatant
Transliteration: e-klah-tahn
"Les décorations étaient éclatantes et attiraient tous les regards."
auffällig
Transliteration: owf-fel-ig
"Die auffälligen Farben der Kostüme waren beeindruckend."
sgargiante
Transliteration: s-gar-jan-te
"Il vestito era sgargiante e attirava l'attenzione."
llamativo
Transliteration: ya-ma-ti-vo
"El vestido era muy llamativo y todos lo notaron."
chamativo
Transliteration: sha-ma-ti-vo
"A decoração era chamativa e atraía todos os olhares."
चमकीला
Transliteration: chamkeela
"उसका कपड़ा बहुत चमकीला था।"
华丽的
Transliteration: huálì de
"他的衣服非常华丽。"
화려한
Transliteration: hwaryeohan
"그의 옷은 매우 화려했다."
派手な
Transliteration: hade-na
"彼の服はとても派手だ。"
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