SHOWY

glossy, showy

(adjective) superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense; ā€œa glossy TV seriesā€

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; ā€œa cheap showy rhinestone braceletā€; ā€œa splashy half-page adā€

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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