showy — Having a striking appearance or style, typically intended to impress others; flashy or ostentatious.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having a striking appearance or style, typically intended to impress others; flashy or ostentatious.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʃoʊi/
Korean meaning: 화려한, 과시하는
Korean pronunciation: 쇼-이 (강세: 쇼)
Example Sentences
- His showy sports car was more about impressing people than actual performance.
- The peacock's showy tail feathers are nature's way of saying 'Look at me!'
- She avoided showy restaurants, preferring quiet cafes with good food.
showy
ADJECTIVE//ˈʃoʊi//
Having a striking appearance or style, typically intended to impress others; flashy or ostentatious.
Having a striking appearance or style, typically intended to impress others; flashy or ostentatious.
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Her dress is showy, but the night is snowy and glowy!
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Origin
From the English verb 'show' meaning 'to display or exhibit' combined with the adjective-forming suffix '-y'. The word emerged in the 17th century to describe something that displays itself in an ostentatious manner.
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“His showy sports car was more about impressing people than actual performance.”
“The peacock's showy tail feathers are nature's way of saying 'Look at me!'”
“She avoided showy restaurants, preferring quiet cafes with good food.”
“My neighbor's showy garden makes mine look like a parking lot.”
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