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1. showy
adjective. ['ˈʃoʊi'] marked by ostentation but often tasteless.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- -y (English)
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
- show (English)
- schewen (Middle English (1100-1500))
Rhymes with Showy
- snowy
- slowey
- cloey
- chloe
- blowy
- zoe
- towey
- roehi
- lowy
- lowey
- loewy
- joey
- hoey
- doughy
- coey
- bowie
Sentences with showy
1. Adjective
They are showy but do little damage.
2. Noun, singular or mass
They are valued for the delicate-looking structure of their branches and the showy fall color of their leaves.
3. Verb, past participle
The ray petals that surround the central disk are showy, attracting pollinators.
2. showy
adjective. ['ˈʃoʊi'] (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display.
Antonyms
Etymology
- -y (English)
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
- show (English)
- schewen (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. showy
adjective. ['ˈʃoʊi'] displaying brilliance and virtuosity.
Antonyms
Etymology
- -y (English)
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
- show (English)
- schewen (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. showy
adjective. ['ˈʃoʊi'] superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- -y (English)
- -y (Middle English (1100-1500))
- show (English)
- schewen (Middle English (1100-1500))