Definitions for SHOWY
ˈʃoʊ ishowy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. flamboyant, showy, splashyadjective

   marked by ostentation but often tasteless

   "a cheap showy rhinestone bracelet"; "a splashy half-page ad"

2. showyadjective

   displaying brilliance and virtuosity

3. flashy, gaudy, jazzy, showy, sportyadjective

   (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display

4. glossy, showyadjective

   superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense

   "a glossy TV series"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. showyadjective

   calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye, often in such a way that is of low quality or little merit

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Showish or Showyadjective

   Etymology: from show.

   1. Splendid; gaudy.

   The escutcheons of the company are showish, and will look magnificent. Jonathan Swift.

   2. Ostentatious.

   Men of warm imaginations neglect solid and substantial happiness for what is showy and superficial. Addison.

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1. showy

   Showy refers to something that is overly conspicuous, flamboyant, or intended to attract attention due to its brightness, exaggeration, or elaborate design. It's usually meant to impress or seek attention through display or exhibition.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Showyadjective

   making a show; attracting attention; presenting a marked appearance; ostentatious; gay; gaudy

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Showy

   shō′i, adj. making a show: cutting a dash: ostentatious: gay.—adv. Show′ily.—n. Show′iness.

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How to pronounce SHOWY?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say SHOWY in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of SHOWY in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of SHOWY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of SHOWY in a Sentence

1. Mary McNamara:

   Don Draper is not a showy role, because 'Mad Men' is not a showy show. He is not killing anyone, there are no scenery-chewing performances that stand out.

2. Tom Doyle:

   The guitar was great for television, very very showy, and you could see Les' hands fly all over this neck because of the black background.

3. Lao Tzu:

   The men who are great live with that which is substantial, they do not stay with that which is superficial they abide with realities, they remain not with what is showy. The one they discard, the other they hold.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=SHOWY
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Showy
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=SHOWY
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/SHOWY
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=SHOWY
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=SHOWY