The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
SHOWIER
SHOWY
glossy, showy
(adjective) superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense; “a glossy TV series”
flashy, gaudy, jazzy, showy, sporty
(adjective) (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
showy
(adjective) displaying brilliance and virtuosity
flamboyant, showy, splashy
(adjective) marked by ostentation but often tasteless; “a cheap showy rhinestone bracelet”; “a splashy half-page ad”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Adjective
showier
comparative form of showy
Source: Wiktionary
SHOWY
Show"y
Definition: , a. Etym: [Compar. Showier (; superl. Showiest.]
Definition: Making a show; attracting attention; presenting a marked appearance; ostentatious; gay; gaudy. A present of everything that was rich and showy. Addison.
Syn.
– Splendid; gay; gaudy; gorgeous; fine; magnificent; grand; stately; sumptuous; pompous.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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