Showy

Pronunciation: /ˈʃoʊi/

Definitions of showy

adjective attracting attention by being flashy or ostentatious

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a showy dress to the party.

A2 The peacock's feathers are very showy.

B1 The car had a showy paint job with lots of bright colors.

B2 The jewelry at the store was too showy for my taste.

C1 The showy display of wealth was off-putting to some guests.

C2 Her showy behavior made it clear she was seeking attention.

Examples of showy in a Sentence

formal The showy decorations at the event were quite extravagant and eye-catching.

informal Her showy outfit definitely turned heads at the party.

slang I can't stand people who are so showy and always brag about their possessions.

figurative His showy display of affection towards her was just a facade to cover up his true intentions.

Grammatical Forms of showy

• past tense: showed
• plural: showies
• comparative: showier
• superlative: showiest
• present tense: shows
• future tense: will show
• perfect tense: have shown
• continuous tense: is showing
• singular: showy
• positive degree: showy
• infinitive: to show
• gerund: showing
• participle: shown

Origin and Evolution of showy

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'showy' originated from the Middle English word 'schawen' which means to appear or display.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'showy' has retained its original meaning of being ostentatious or flashy in appearance.