showy

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

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1. Ostentatious but often tasteless B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruКричащийesllamativo, ostentoso y de mal gustofrvoyant, criarddeProtzigptEspalhafatosozh俗艳的arمُتَفَاخِر

   同义词: brassyflashygarishgaudyloudmeretriciousostentatioustawdryvulgar

   反义词: elegantmodestplainrefinedrestrainedsimplesubtletastefulunderstatedunobtrusive

2. Brilliant and virtuosic C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruВиртуозныйesBrillante y virtuosofrBrillant et virtuosedeVirtuosptVirtuosísticozh炫技的arباهر المهارة

   同义词: bravuradazzlingflamboyantflashyspectacularvirtuoso

   反义词: amateurishineptmediocreunimpressiveunskilled

3. Conspicuous in clothing B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruКричащийesLlamativo en el vestirfrvoyant (en parlant de vêtements)deAuffällig gekleidetptChamativozh花哨arمُبهرج

   同义词: flamboyantflashygarishgaudyjazzyloudostentatioussnazzysplashy

   反义词: modestplainquietsimplesubduedunobtrusive

4. Superficially attractive and stylish B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruПоказнойesllamativo y superficialfrclinquantdeAufdringlich schickptEspalhafatosozh浮华arمُتَبَاهٍ

   同义词: flashygaudymeretriciousostentatiouspretentiousspecioussplashytawdry

   反义词: modestplainsimpleunassumingunpretentious

• showier comparative form
• showiest superlative form