Meaning

(sometimes derogatory) Calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye..

Definitions by Sense

1. (sometimes derogatory) Calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye.
2. Making a striking or aesthetically pleasing display.
3. (informal, chiefly of a literary work) Inclined to showing (by conveying an impression so that events are described in the narrative), instead of telling (by explicitly stating facts).

Example Sentences

showy flowers

I think my problem with it is that it's a) a little "telly" not "showy" in comparison to the rest […]

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.

story is too, too telly; need at least 3 showy scenes to improve showing:telling ratio

Six of Crows is very telly and little showy. You are constantly getting info dumps and mini-flashbacks to the characters past.

The ending felt rushed to me, and I wish it would have been more showy and less telly.

Word Forms

• showier
• showiest
• shewey
• shewy

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When Should You Use Showy?

Use showy when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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