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showy in German

showy in German is auffällig, prächtig, grell — showy means flashy or attracting a lot of attention, often in an exaggerated way.

showy in German

auffällig
adj
Making a striking or aesthetically pleasing display.
prächtig
adj
Making a striking or aesthetically pleasing display.
auffällig
adj
(informal, chiefly of a literary work) Inclined to showing (by conveying an impression so that events are described in the narrative), instead of telling (by explicitly stating facts).
grell
adj
(informal, chiefly of a literary work) Inclined to showing (by conveying an impression so that events are described in the narrative), instead of telling (by explicitly stating facts).
schreiend
adj
(informal, chiefly of a literary work) Inclined to showing (by conveying an impression so that events are described in the narrative), instead of telling (by explicitly stating facts).
protzig
adj
(informal, chiefly of a literary work) Inclined to showing (by conveying an impression so that events are described in the narrative), instead of telling (by explicitly stating facts).

What does "showy" mean?

  1. adj Flashy or attracting a lot of attention, often in an exaggerated way.
    "He pulled up in a showy red sports car."

showy in a sentence

  • He pulled up in a showy red sports car.
  • Her showy jewelry drew stares across the room.

Similar words in German

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "showy" in German?

"showy" in German is auffällig, prächtig, grell. showy means: Flashy or attracting a lot of attention, often in an exaggerated way.

How do you use "showy" in a sentence?

Example: "He pulled up in a showy red sports car." In German, "showy" is auffällig, prächtig, grell.

Are there other ways to say "showy" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "showy": auffällig, prächtig, grell, schreiend, protzig.

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