showy
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Definition of showy
1 : making an attractive show : striking a showy orchid
2 : given to or marked by a flashy often tasteless display
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Synonyms
arresting, bold, brilliant, catchy, commanding, conspicuous, dramatic, emphatic, eye-catching, flamboyant, marked, noisy, noticeable, prominent, pronounced, remarkable, splashy, striking
Antonyms
inconspicuous, unemphatic, unflamboyant, unnoticeable, unobtrusive, unremarkable, unshowy
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In a similar vein, former nominee Williams was also given a number of showy scenes as the murderous Arya Stark. — refinery29.com, "The 2018 Emmys Love The Lannisters More Than The Starks," 12 July 2018 Tonto also has showy maroon leaves in the fall and exfoliate bark. — Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, "There’s a lot to love about crape myrtles," 6 July 2018 In the bottle: Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier is complicated yet approachable, fascinating but not showy. — Josh Noel, chicagotribune.com, "Beer of the Month: A classic hefeweizen straight out of Germany," 7 June 2018 Yes, the showy new skyline restaurant, Perch, is expected to open this week in the Frost tower. — Bud Kennedy, star-telegram, "An Airstream trailer parks in Burleson — and serves good food | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 6 May 2018 Some find his expressive gestures showy or mannered. — Michael Cooper, New York Times, "Why Lang Lang’s Return Is a Big Deal for Classical Music," 4 July 2018 Here’s where to get your Fourth on around the region, from the big, showy booms to smaller community celebrations. — Morning Brief, The Seattle Times, "Your Fourth of July guide | Wednesday Morning Brief, July 4," 4 July 2018 The styling is subtle but attractive, nothing too showy or garish, though the gap between the bed and the cap was huge. — Robert Duffer, chicagotribune.com, "2019 Ram 1500 is the pickup truck for winning arguments," 2 July 2018 Solos, a dream romance and ensembles all bounced up endearingly out of the music; the ebullience made the dancers look not showy, but exuberantly and unpredictably diverse. — Alastair Macaulay, New York Times, "Ballet Today, the Good and the Bad, on Display at the Joyce," 29 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'showy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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showy
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English Language Learners Definition of showy
: having an appearance that attracts attention
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