showy

Meanings

• adjective

  Adjective meaning attractive and striking, often used to describe something that is ostentatious or extravagant.

  - "The showy peacock struts around the garden, displaying its colorful feathers."
  - "She wore a showy diamond necklace to the gala."
  - "The showy actor demanded attention and applause from the audience."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈʃəʊ.i/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with showy
joy , toy , boy , voice , noise

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Variants

List of all variants of showy that leads to same result
showier , showiest , showily , showiness , showinesses , showy

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Old English word 'seowian', meaning 'to show' or 'to display'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'showy' was first used in print in the English language in the 15th century.

2. In botany, 'showy' is used to describe flowers that are large, colorful, and conspicuous.

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Related Concepts

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1. ostentatious: Excessively and extravagantly displaying wealth or importance.

2. exhibitionism: The act of exposing one's genitals to strangers for the purpose of sexual gratification or to shock or offend.

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Culture

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In literature, 'showy' has been used to describe characters who are ostentatious and seek attention, such as Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth'. In art, 'showy' flowers are often used to create visual interest and attract attention.

How to Memorize "showy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a peacock spreading its colorful feathers or imagine a flashy sports car driving down the street.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'showy' with the idea of attracting attention and being eye-catching.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the sentence: 'Showy words are used to describe things that really stand out.'

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