Gaudy
Gaudy adjective - Excessively showy.
Usage example: gaudy decorations on all the doors and windows at festival time
Ornate
Ornate adjective - Elaborately and often excessively decorated.
Usage example: an ornate gambling casino that is designed to look like an Italian palace
Gaudy is a synonym for ornate in fancily decorated topic. You can use "Gaudy" instead an adjective "Ornate".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Their ships are extremely gaudy and covered in ornate functionless decorations, while the crew is practically plated in medals.
Source: Literature / The Lost Fleet
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