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1. showy
adjective. ['ˈʃoʊi'] marked by ostentation but often tasteless.
Synonyms
- flamboyant
- pretentious
- ostentatious
Antonyms
- colorlessness
- bare
- plain
- unpretentious
Etymology
- -y (English)
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
- show (English)
- schewen (Middle English (1100-1500))
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Words that Rhyme with Showy
- snowy
- slowey
- cloey
- chloe
- blowy
- zoe
- towey
- roehi
- lowy
- lowey
- loewy
- joey
- hoey
- doughy
- coey
- bowie
Example sentences of the word showy
1. Adjective
They are showy but do little damage.
2. Noun, singular or mass
They are valued for the delicate-looking structure of their branches and the showy fall color of their leaves.
3. Verb, past participle
The ray petals that surround the central disk are showy, attracting pollinators.
2. showy
adjective. ['ˈʃoʊi'] (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display.
Synonyms
- flashy
- jazzy
- gaudy
- sporty
- colorful
Antonyms
- colorless
- unrhythmical
- unfair
- inactive
Etymology
- -y (English)
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
- show (English)
- schewen (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. showy
adjective. ['ˈʃoʊi'] displaying brilliance and virtuosity.
Antonyms
- uncolored
Etymology
- -y (English)
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
- show (English)
- schewen (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. showy
adjective. ['ˈʃoʊi'] superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense.
Synonyms
- attractive
Antonyms
- achromatic
- tasteful
Etymology
- -y (English)
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
- show (English)
- schewen (Middle English (1100-1500))