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- pronunciation:
- sho
i
- features:
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part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
showier, showiest |
definition 1: |
bright, colorful, or splendid in appearance.
Carnations are showy flowers.- synonyms:
- striking
- antonyms:
- plain
- similar words:
- bold, conspicuous, dramatic, fancy, gaudy, gorgeous, loud, splendid
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definition 2: |
too colorful, bright, or fancy.
The bank does not allow its workers to wear showy neckties.He has a showy way of playing the piano.- synonyms:
- gaudy
- antonyms:
- modest, restrained
- similar words:
- artificial, bold, conspicuous, loud
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related words: |
gay, ornate, vivid |
derivations: |
showily (adv.), showiness (n.) |
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