adj
showy
SHOH-ee
adj
1
Flashy or attracting a lot of attention, often in an exaggerated way.
"He pulled up in a showy red sports car."
"Her showy jewelry drew stares across the room."
How to Use Showy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDesigned to attract attention — bold, flashy, and hard to miss.
Common mistake
Showy usually carries a slightly negative or over-the-top tone, unlike neutral words like "colorful" or "striking."
Common pairings
showy display
showy car
showy jewelry
Word Forms
showier comparative, showiest superlative
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Etymology
From show + -y.