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Definition of Showy

1. Adjective. Marked by ostentation but often tasteless. "A splashy half-page ad"

2. Adjective. Displaying brilliance and virtuosity.

3. Adjective. (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display.

4. Adjective. Superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense. "A glossy TV series"

Definition of Showy

1. a. Making a show; attracting attention; presenting a marked appearance; ostentatious; gay; gaudy.

Definition of Showy

1. making a great or brilliant display [adj SHOWIER, SHOWIEST]

Medical Definition of Showy

1. Making a show; attracting attention; presenting a marked appearance; ostentatious; gay; gaudy. "A present of everything that was rich and showy." (Addison) Synonym: Splendid, gay, gaudy, gorgeous, fine, magnificent, grand, stately, sumptuous, pompous. Origin: Compar. Showier; superl. Showiest. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Showy

showpiece showpieces showplace showplaces showring showrings showroom showrooms shows showstopper

showstoppers showstopping showtime showtimes showy (current term) showy (current term) showyard showyards showy daisy showy goldenrod

showy lady's-slipper showy lady slipper showy milkweed showy orchis showy sunflower show bill show biz show business show card Show Me State

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