Showy Definition & Meaning
showy
- adjective
- marked by ostentation but often tasteless; "a cheap showy rhinestone bracelet"; "a splashy half-page ad"
- displaying brilliance and virtuosity
- (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
- superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense; "a glossy TV series"
"Showy" in song lyrics
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"You're showy"
The Ambassador — We Worship You
Words that rhyme with showy
Usage tips for "showy"
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- What does showy mean?
- marked by ostentation but often tasteless; "a cheap showy rhinestone bracelet"; "a splashy half-page ad" displaying brilliance and virtuosity (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense; "a glossy TV series"
- What part of speech is showy?
- Showy is an adjective.
- How many definitions does showy have?
- Showy has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).