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showily

 

[ ˈʃoʊ.i ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a showy manner

In an extravagant or ostentatious way, with a desire to impress others.

Synonyms

extravagantly, flashily, ostentatiously.

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Word Description / Examples
showily

Used to describe something done in a way that is meant to attract attention, often through bright or noticeable features.

  • She decorated her house showily with bright colors and flashing lights
ostentatiously

Used to describe actions or displays meant to impress others or show off, often with a boastful or pretentious tone.

  • She ostentatiously drove her expensive sports car around town, hoping to catch everyone's attention
extravagantly

Used when something is done with excessive spending or in a luxurious manner, often implying a lack of caution or moderation.

  • He spent his money extravagantly on a lavish party with no expense spared
flashily

Used when something is done in a way that is too bright, fancy, or trying too hard to impress, often with a negative connotation.

  • He dressed flashily with too much jewelry and overly bright clothes

Examples of usage

  • She always dressed showily, with bright colors and flashy accessories.
  • He drove showily around town in his expensive sports car, trying to show off.

Translations

Translations of the word "showily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ostensivamente

🇮🇳 दिखावटी

🇩🇪 auffällig

🇮🇩 secara mencolok

🇺🇦 показово

🇵🇱 ostentacyjnie

🇯🇵 派手に (はでに)

🇫🇷 ostensiblement

🇪🇸 ostentosamente

🇹🇷 gösterişli bir şekilde

🇰🇷 과시적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل مبهرج

🇨🇿 okázale

🇸🇰 okázalo

🇨🇳 炫耀地 (xuànyào de)

🇸🇮 pokaževalno

🇮🇸 áberandi

🇰🇿 жарқырап

🇬🇪 საჩვენებლად

🇦🇿 göstərici şəkildə

🇲🇽 ostentosamente

Etymology

The word 'showily' is derived from the word 'showy', which originated in the early 18th century from the Middle English word 'shewy'. It is related to the Old English word 'sceawian', meaning 'to look at'. Over time, 'showy' evolved to include the adverb 'showily', which describes actions done in a flashy or extravagant manner.

See also: show, showable, showbiz, showcase, showcased, showdown, showed, shower, showery, showiness, showing, showjumper, showman, showmanship, showmen, shown, showpiece, showroom, shows, showstopper, showup, showy.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,186, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.