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


Etymology

Adjective

showy (comparative showier, superlative showiest)

(sometimes, derogatory) calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye

Synonyms

• gaudy

Hyponyms

• slutty

Anagrams

• Whyos

Source: Wiktionary


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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