1.
gorgeous; brilliant; glamorous; splendid; showy
Visually striking and beautiful in a lively, colorful way. Describes things that are eye-catching and full of vitality, whether physical appearance, atmosphere, or lifestyle.
華やかな衣装を身につける。
To wear a gorgeous outfit.
舞台は華やかな雰囲気に包まれていた。
The stage was enveloped in a brilliant atmosphere.
彼女は芸能界という華やかな世界で活躍している。
She is active in the glamorous world of show business.
華やか is a na-adjective describing something visually striking, colorful, and full of vitality — gorgeous, glamorous, or brilliant.
FORMS:
- Modifier: 華やかな + noun
- Predicate: 華やかだ
- Adverb: 華やかに
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 華やかな世界: glamorous world
- 華やかな経歴: brilliant career
- 華やかな衣装: gorgeous outfit
- 華やかな雰囲気: brilliant/lively atmosphere
CONTRAST:
The opposite nuance is 地味 (plain, subdued, understated).