Showy: meaning, definitions and examples

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showy

 

[ หˆสƒoสŠ.i ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance

Attracting attention in a flashy or gaudy manner; ostentatious.

Synonyms

flashy, gaudy, ostentatious

Examples of usage

  • Her showy jewelry caught everyone's eye at the party.
  • The peacock's showy feathers are a display of its beauty.
  • The showy decorations at the event added to the festive atmosphere.
Context #2 | Adjective

plants

Having conspicuous flowers or other bright or striking features.

Synonyms

bright, colorful, striking

Examples of usage

  • The showy petals of the orchid make it a popular choice for bouquets.
  • These showy plants are perfect for adding color to the garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "showy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vistoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฎเค•เฅ€เคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช auffรคllig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mencolok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะบะฐะทะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krzykliwy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆดพๆ‰‹ใช (hade na)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท voyant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ llamativo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถsteriลŸli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™”๋ คํ•œ (hwaryeohan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฒุฎุฑู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกpadnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ okรกzalรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽไธฝ็š„ (huรกlรฌ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opazen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกberandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉั€ะฝะตะบั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒฉแƒ”แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถstษ™riลŸli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ llamativo

Etymology

The word 'showy' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the Middle English word 'show' meaning appearance or spectacle. Over time, it evolved to describe something that attracts attention due to its flashy or ostentatious nature. The usage of 'showy' has remained consistent in English literature to depict things that are visually striking or attention-grabbing.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,354, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.