showy
Calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eyeCalling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye.
» This showy dress isn't appropriate for me.
Dieses auffällige Kleid passt nicht zu mir.
Meaning
3 senses(derogatory, sometimes)Calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye.
Making a striking or aesthetically pleasing display.
showy flowers
auffällig, prächtig
(informal)Inclined to showing (by conveying an impression so that events are described in the narrative), instead of telling (by explicitly stating facts).
protzig, auffällig, schreiend
я́ркийjárkij, эффе́ктныйefféktnyj, впечатля́ющийvpečatljájuščij
- displaying brilliance and virtuosity
- superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense
- marked by ostentation but often tasteless
- (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
Examples
11 sentencesThis showy dress isn't appropriate for me.
deDieses auffällige Kleid passt nicht zu mir. — Tamy
Yanni was showy with his money.
Yanni was showy with his cars.
Yanni was showy with his house.
I like showy clothes.
ruЯ люблю броскую одежду. — Shady_arc
Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 2
Origin
From show (noun) + -y.From show (noun) + -y.
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Forms
showier, showiestSynonyms
7 synonymsWord family
9 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form