Showy

Quick meaning: Showy is an adjective meaning (sometimes derogatory) Calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. Making a striking or aesthetically pleasing display.
2. (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

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

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

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

Word Forms

• showier
• showiest

Synonyms for showy

Depending on context, synonyms include gaudy, aureate, ostentatious, fancy, pretentious, florid.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include flamboyant, flashy, ostentatious, gaudy, sporty, pretentious.

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