showily

• Adverb, das bedeutet „auf prahlerische, auffällige oder übertrieben zur Schau stellende Weise“. Es beschreibt Handlungen, die begangen werden, um Aufmerksamkeit zu erregen oder andere zu beeindrucken, oft mit übertriebener Zurschaustellung oder Verzierung.

An adverb meaning "in a showy, ostentatious, or flashy manner." It describes actions done to attract attention or impress others, often with excessive display or ornamentation.

1. In an ostentatious mannerB2informal

   Acting in a way that is intended to attract attention or impress others, often with excessive display.

   protzig

   • He dressed showily for the party, wearing a bright gold jacket.
   • She showily flaunted her new diamond ring to everyone.
   • The celebrity arrived showily in a limousine with flashing lights.

   Synonymeconspicuouslyextravagantlyflamboyantlyflashilygarishlygaudilyostentatiouslypompouslypretentiouslytheatrically

   Antonymediscreetlyhumblymodestlyplainlysimplysubtlyunobtrusively

2. In a fancy, colorful mannerB2informal

   Doing something with a lot of bright colors, decoration, or visual flair.

   Auffällig

   • The parade float was decorated showily with ribbons and glitter.
   • She painted her room showily with neon stripes and patterns.
   • The magician performed showily, with smoke and sparkles.

   Synonymeextravagantlyflamboyantlyflashilygarishlygaudilylavishlyornatelyostentatiouslyvividly

   Antonymemodestlyplainlyseverelysimplysoberly