showy

adjective
UK: /ˈʃəʊi/
US: /ˈʃoʊi/

  1. Attracting a lot of attention because of being bright or obviously attractive.

    1. Her dress was too showy for a funeral, it sparkled so much.
    2. The showy decorations on the building clashed with the simple architecture nearby.

  2. Made to be noticed; done to impress people.

    1. He bought a showy sports car to impress his dates.
    2. The politician's showy display of generosity was seen as a cynical attempt to gain votes.

Synonyms

flashy ostentatious gaudy theatrical

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "showy" in English means: Attracting a lot of attention because of being bright or obviously attractive., Made to be noticed; done to impress people..

The phonetic transcription of "showy" is /ˈʃəʊi/ in British English and /ˈʃoʊi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "showy": flashy, ostentatious, gaudy, theatrical.

Example usage of "showy": "Her dress was too showy for a funeral, it sparkled so much.". More examples on the page.