Sentence examples for rather flashy from inspiring English sources

Another is that Mrs. Dahl-Wolfe always thought the notion rather flashy and pretentious.

Unlike New York, though, most Chinese restaurants in Yokohama are pricey, many with elegant but rather flashy decor.

"We had works of art and they all just had some rather flashy stuff," one Labour source said of the contrast between its gala dinner at the Roundhouse and last week's Tory fundraiser at the riverside Hurlingham Club in Fulham, south west London.

Mortdecai himself, God knows, is no Depp: "I am in the prime of life, if that tells you anything, of barely average height, of sadly over-average weight and am possessed of the intriguing remains of rather flashy good looks … I like art and money and dirty jokes and drink.

It looks rather flashy and neat, but I'm left wondering: would anyone use it?

Queens of France wore deuil blanc (white mourning), and included in the exhibition are examples of 'half-mourning' wear which was traditionally grey or purple, including two extraordinary – and rather flashy – evening gowns worn by Queen Alexandra the year following the death of Queen Victoria, made of fine silk tulle densely embroidered with sequins in shades of mauve.

Johansson is dressed impeccably in this season's putty tones: trousers from H&M, a blouse from sister brand Cos, and rather flashier loafers by Miu Miu.

Kevin Pietersen likewise from his first ball, but in rather flashier style – a trademark front-foot whip through the leg side for four.

He's canny and determined rather than flashy.

Unlike the royal jewels of this era, these pieces are subtle rather than flashy.

Also the Russian visitors are rather less flashy, and the hotels serve herring for breakfast.