showier; showiest
1
: making an attractive show : striking
a showy orchid
2
: given to or marked by a flashy often tasteless display
Examples of showy in a Sentence
Perhaps you should wear something a little less showy.
orchid plants are known for their huge showy flowers
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That’s where the magic of fertilizer comes in, and a Christmas cactus will benefit from a steady supply during its growing season in order to produce showy flowers for the holidays.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
Stroll down Main Road and admire houses representing every era of Westport’s long colonial and maritime history, from Cape Cod cottages and colonial saltboxes to showy Greek Revival sea captains’ homes.
—Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2025
Optimus is a moonshot, but its success will not depend on showy demonstrations and robot dance-offs.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2025
The seeds from a vanilla bean pod look showy in the topping and add bold, floral, and sweet flavor and aroma to the filling.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2025
Stroll down Main Road and admire houses representing every era of Westport’s long colonial and maritime history, from Cape Cod cottages and colonial saltboxes to showy Greek Revival sea captains’ homes.
—Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2025
Optimus is a moonshot, but its success will not depend on showy demonstrations and robot dance-offs.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2025
The seeds from a vanilla bean pod look showy in the topping and add bold, floral, and sweet flavor and aroma to the filling.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for showy
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“Showy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showy. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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