showy

• Décrit quelque chose conçu pour attirer l'attention, souvent de manière criarde ou excessivement voyante.

Describes something that is designed to attract attention, often in a flashy or overly conspicuous way.

1. Ostentatious but often tastelessB2informal

   Marked by a flashy or gaudy display intended to attract attention, often lacking in refinement.

   voyant, criard

   • His showy gold watch was more about status than style.
   • The decorations were too showy for a simple wedding.
   • She wore a showy dress covered in sequins.

   Synonymesbrassyflashygarishgaudyloudmeretriciousostentatioustawdryvulgar

   Antonymeselegantmodestplainrefinedrestrainedsimplesubtletastefulunderstatedunobtrusive

2. Brilliant and virtuosicC1formal

   Displaying impressive skill, brilliance, or technical mastery, especially in performance.

   Brillant et virtuose

   • The pianist gave a showy performance full of rapid arpeggios.
   • His showy guitar solo wowed the audience.
   • The dancer's showy moves demonstrated years of training.

   Synonymesbravuradazzlingflamboyantflashyspectacularvirtuoso

   Antonymesamateurishineptmediocreunimpressiveunskilled

3. Conspicuous in clothingB2informal

   Used especially of clothes that are designed to attract attention through bold colors, patterns, or expensive materials.

   voyant (en parlant de vêtements)

   • She prefers showy outfits with bright prints and gold jewelry.
   • His showy suit was made of velvet and silk.
   • The designer is known for showy, extravagant fashion.

   Synonymesflamboyantflashygarishgaudyjazzyloudostentatioussnazzysplashy

   Antonymesmodestplainquietsimplesubduedunobtrusive

4. Superficially attractive and stylishB2informal

   Appearing attractive or expensive on the surface, but often lacking substance or quality.

   clinquant

   • The car was showy but had a poor engine.
   • Her showy lifestyle was funded by debt.
   • The hotel lobby was showy, but the rooms were shabby.

   Synonymesflashygaudymeretriciousostentatiouspretentiousspecioussplashytawdry

   Antonymesmodestplainsimpleunassumingunpretentious