Showiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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showiest
[ ˈʃoʊiɪst ]
visual display
Showiest is the superlative form of the adjective 'showy.' It is used to describe something that is the most ostentatious or conspicuous in appearance or style. This term often implies a sense of extravagance or flamboyance, suggesting that the object draws much attention due to its elaborateness. Showiest things are typically meant to impress or attract onlookers through their vividness or elaborate nature.
Synonyms
extravagant, flamboyant, flashy, gaudy, ostentatious.
Examples of usage
- She wore the showiest dress at the party.
- The showiest decorations were on display during the festival.
- He chose the showiest car in the dealership.
- Among all the flowers, the orchid is the showiest.
Translations
Translations of the word "showiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais ostentoso
🇮🇳 सबसे प्रदर्शनीय
🇩🇪 am auffälligsten
🇮🇩 paling mencolok
🇺🇦 найпоказніший
🇵🇱 najbardziej efektowny
🇯🇵 最も派手な
🇫🇷 le plus voyant
🇪🇸 el más llamativo
🇹🇷 en göz alıcı
🇰🇷 가장 화려한
🇸🇦 الأكثر بروزًا
🇨🇿 nejvýraznější
🇸🇰 najvýraznejší
🇨🇳 最引人注目的
🇸🇮 najbolj opazen
🇮🇸 sýnilegasti
🇰🇿 ең көзге түсерлік
🇬🇪 ყველაზე თვალშისაცემი
🇦🇿 ən göze çarpan
🇲🇽 el más llamativo
Etymology
The word 'showiest' derives from the base word 'showy,' which has its origins in the early 19th century. The root 'show' comes from Middle English, which is rooted in the Old English 'sceawian' meaning 'to look at' or 'to behold.' The transition to 'showy' added an element of ostentation, implying visual elements meant to attract attention. Over the years, the use of 'showy' evolved to encompass not just mere display but a more flamboyant and excessive nature. The superlative form 'showiest' emerged to denote the highest degree of being showy. The term has been used across various contexts, including fashion, decorations, and performances, highlighting the theatrical embellishments that distinguish the most extravagant examples.