showy

UK /ˈʃəʊ.i/ US /ˈʃoʊ.i/

adj 3

Collocations

ADJ.

appropriate, funny, gray-green, little

VERB + SHOWY

like, liked, make, phone

SHOWY + NOUN

cars, clothes, comparison, fireplace, less, money, person, photos

PREP.

around, in, in, with

ADV.

once, telly, telly

adj

Calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye.

Making a striking or aesthetically pleasing display.

showy flowers

Inclined to showing (by conveying an impression so that events are described in the narrative), instead of telling (by explicitly stating facts).

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.

adjective — superficially attractive and stylish

adjective — (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display

adjective — marked by ostentation but often tasteless

showy flowers

Wiktionary

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

Wiktionary

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.

Wiktionary

This showy dress isn't appropriate for me.

Tatoeba · #57533

Since he's in show business he often goofs around in a showy way, but once in a while he has these bashful mannerisms that are really cute.

Tatoeba · #295770

I have no cell phone, no showy photos, no funny personality. Just medicaments.

Tatoeba · #1695386

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In some senses, showy is marked as derogatory, informal. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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