showy meaning and definition

SHOWY adjective

Definition of showy (adjective)

1. marked by ostentation but often tasteless
   • "a cheap showy rhinestone bracelet"; "a splashy half-page ad"
   • synonyms: flamboyant, splashy
2. displaying brilliance and virtuosity
3. (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
   • synonyms: flashy, gaudy, jazzy, sporty
4. superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense
   • "a glossy TV series"
   • synonyms: glossy