showier; showiest
1
: making an attractive show : striking
a showy orchid
2
: given to or marked by a flashy often tasteless display
plural -es
: the quality or state of being showy
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Adjective
Perhaps you should wear something a little less showy.
orchid plants are known for their huge showy flowers
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Eric Stephens, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Perfect for cutting and drying, the showy flower heads consist of white flowers packed onto pyramidal panicles.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Their showy blooms come in a rainbow of colors and carry a subtle floral fragrance.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
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Adjective
The 18-year-old followed that up with a showy performance at the World Championship and might be the most NHL-ready player in this draft.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 24 June 2026
Perfect for cutting and drying, the showy flower heads consist of white flowers packed onto pyramidal panicles.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Their showy blooms come in a rainbow of colors and carry a subtle floral fragrance.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
Top picks include compact, showy varieties like Carex 'Everillo,' Little Bluestem, and Dwarf Fountain Grass.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 16 June 2026
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 25 Jun. 2026.
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