showy
Showy (adj) means Flashy or attracting a lot of attention, often in an exaggerated way. Example: “He pulled up in a showy red sports car.”
How to use showy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDesigned to attract attention — bold, flashy, and hard to miss.
Showy usually carries a slightly negative or over-the-top tone, unlike neutral words like "colorful" or "striking."
Word forms
showier comparative, showiest superlative
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He pulled up in a _____ red sports car.
Etymology
From show + -y.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for showy
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What does “showy” mean?
The word “showy” means flashy or attracting a lot of attention, often in an exaggerated way. In plain terms, designed to attract attention — bold, flashy, and hard to miss.
How do you pronounce “showy”?
“Showy” is pronounced SHOH-ee (/ˈʃoʊ.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “showy” in a sentence?
Here is “showy” used in a sentence: “He pulled up in a showy red sports car.”
What is another word for “showy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “showy” include gaudy.
What part of speech is “showy”?
“Showy” is an adjective.
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