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showy

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈʃoʊi// UK //ʃˈəʊi// showy Informal Vulgar

adj. describing something that is bright, loud, or very noticeable because it wants to attract attention. It often has a slightly negative meaning, suggesting that the thing is more about looking good than being useful.

adj. attracting attention through bright colors, loud sounds, or ostentatious display. Often carries a pejorative nuance, implying that the object is more concerned with appearance than with substance.


SIMPLE

The garden is full of showy flowers that bloom in the summer.

CONTEXTUAL

The new car has a showy paint job and expensive wheels, but it doesn't handle the road very well.

COMPLEX

While the architect's initial sketches were praised for their showy complexity, the final building was criticized for being more of a visual spectacle than a functional space for the community.

Synonyms
Origin

From show (noun) + -y.

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