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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FELLOW

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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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