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showiness

 

[ ˈʃoʊiˌnɪs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

appearance

The quality of being extravagant, flashy, or ostentatious in appearance.

Synonyms

extravagance, flashiness, ostentation

Examples of usage

  • Her showiness in dressing attracted a lot of attention at the party.
  • The showiness of the decorations in the room was overwhelming.
Context #2 | Noun

behavior

The tendency to behave in a flamboyant or attention-seeking manner.

Synonyms

attention-seeking, exhibitionism, flamboyance

Examples of usage

  • His showiness in public often made others feel uncomfortable.
  • The showiness of her gestures revealed her insecurity.

Translations

Translations of the word "showiness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ostentação

🇮🇳 दिखावा

🇩🇪 Prunk

🇮🇩 kemewahan

🇺🇦 показовість

🇵🇱 przepych

🇯🇵 見栄

🇫🇷 ostentation

🇪🇸 ostentación

🇹🇷 gösteriş

🇰🇷 과시

🇸🇦 تباهي

🇨🇿 okázalost

🇸🇰 okázalosť

🇨🇳 炫耀

🇸🇮 razkošje

🇮🇸 skraut

🇰🇿 кербездік

🇬🇪 მანიფესტაცია

🇦🇿 göstəriş

🇲🇽 ostentación

Etymology

The word 'showiness' originated from the combination of 'showy', meaning attracting attention by being flashy or ostentatious, and the suffix '-ness', denoting a state or quality. It first appeared in the English language in the early 18th century. The concept of showiness has been associated with displays of wealth, status, or personality traits throughout history, often sparking debates on the balance between self-expression and excess.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,522, 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.