Showy Meaning
/ˈʃəʊ.i/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjCalling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye.
adjMaking a striking or aesthetically pleasing display.
Sentence Examples
This showy dress isn't appropriate for me.
I have no cell phone, no showy photos, no funny personality. Just medicaments.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
For the celebration, she picked a ____ dress covered in sparkling gems.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The peacock displayed its ____ feathers in a magnificent fan to attract the attention of the nearby peahens.
Word Origin & History
From show (noun) + -y.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"I think my problem with it is that it's
a) a little "telly" not "showy" in comparison to the rest […]"
— 1999 November 21, sophie, “Squealer : first revision”, in alt.arts.poetry.comments (Usenet):
"There's a way to make this more showy and less telly. It's like you're in a hurry to get on with the rest of the story."
— 2003 September 19, Patrick Null, “Failed Sept Challenge? (1409 words)”, in alt.fiction.original (Usenet):
"story is too, too telly; need at least 3 showy scenes to improve showing:telling ratio"
— 2009 May 18, @kimmcgowan, Twitter, archived from the original on 18 Jul 2024:
"Six of Crows is very telly and little showy. You are constantly getting info dumps and mini-flashbacks to the characters past."
— 2016 February 12, Kelly, “Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo”, in Diva Booknerd, archived from the original on 18 Jul 2024:
"The ending felt rushed to me, and I wish it would have been more showy and less telly."
— 2024 July 1, pinkjamie, “Well...”, in BookishFirst, archived from the original on 18 Jul 2024:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
For the celebration, she picked a ____ dress covered in sparkling gems.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The peacock displayed its ____ feathers in a magnificent fan to attract the attention of the nearby peahens.