ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Showish

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈʃəʊ.ɪʃ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Showish is an adjective meaning (archaic) showy; ostentatious.

Meaning

(archaic) showy; ostentatious.

Example Sentences

The doctor must needs die rich, he had great dealings in his way for many years; if he had no family coat, you had as good use the escutcheons of the company, they are as showish, and will look as magnificent, as if he was descended from the blood-royal.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include showful, vain, splashy, shewy, shewey, sparkish.

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