SHOWILY

flamboyantly, showily, flashily

(adverb) in a fancy colorful manner; “he dresses rather flamboyantly”

ostentatiously, showily

(adverb) with ostentation; in an ostentatious manner; “Mr Khrushchev ostentatiously wooed and embraced Castro at the U.N. general assembly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

showily (comparative more showily, superlative most showily)

In a showy manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Show"i*ly, adv.

Definition: In a showy manner; pompously; with parade.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

23 May 2025

THOUGHTFULLY

(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”


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Coffee Trivia

In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.

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