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showily

/ˈʃəʊ.ɪ.li/

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adverb

/ˈʃəʊ.ɪ.li/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «показным, хвастливым или крикливым образом». Описывает действия, совершаемые для привлечения внимания или впечатления других, часто с чрезмерной демонстрацией или украшательством.

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.

    ruПоказно

    • 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.

    Synonymsconspicuouslyextravagantlyflamboyantlyflashilygarishlygaudilyostentatiouslypompouslypretentiouslytheatrically

    Antonymsdiscreetlyhumblymodestlyplainlysimplysubtlyunobtrusively

  2. In a fancy, colorful mannerB2informal

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

    ruКричаще

    • 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.

    Synonymsextravagantlyflamboyantlyflashilygarishlygaudilylavishlyornatelyostentatiouslyvividly

    Antonymsmodestlyplainlyseverelysimplysoberly

Forms
  • more showily comparative form
  • most showily superlative form
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