Bright, beautiful, or showy; gorgeous and splendid (used for appearance or atmosphere).
彼女は結婚式に華やかなドレスを着て出席した。
She attended the wedding in a gorgeous dress.
夜の街はイルミネーションで華やかだ。
The nighttime city is brilliant with illumination.
舞台の装飾がとても華やかで、観客の目を引いた。
The stage decorations were very splendid and caught the audience's eye.
Prosperous or flourishing; thriving and full of vitality (often used for businesses or periods).
あの町は観光客が増え、商店街が華やかになった。
Tourists increased in that town, and the shopping district became prosperous.
バブル期は経済が華やかだったとよく言われる。
People often say the bubble era was an economically prosperous time.
華やかな舞台が続くことで劇団の人気も高まった。
Continued glamorous productions increased the theatre company's popularity.