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Showy

//ˈʃəʊ.i// adj, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye. derogatory, sometimes
  2. 2
    Making a striking or aesthetically pleasing display.

    "showy flowers"

  3. 3
    Inclined to showing (by conveying an impression so that events are described in the narrative), instead of telling (by explicitly stating facts). informal

    "I think my problem with it is that it's a) a little "telly" not "showy" in comparison to the rest […]"

Adjective
  1. 1
    superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense wordnet
  2. 2
    (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display wordnet
  3. 3
    displaying brilliance and virtuosity wordnet
  4. 4
    marked by ostentation but often tasteless wordnet

Etymology

From show (noun) + -y.

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