showier; showiest
1
: making an attractive show : striking
a showy orchid
2
: given to or marked by a flashy often tasteless display
Examples of showy in a Sentence
Perhaps you should wear something a little less showy.
orchid plants are known for their huge showy flowers
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Adored for its almost non-stop flowering, 'Rozanne' boasts showy violet-blue flowers, a unique color among hardy geraniums.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Early examples appear to focus on dance, martial arts and showy movement more than everyday household help.
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—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Adored for its almost non-stop flowering, 'Rozanne' boasts showy violet-blue flowers, a unique color among hardy geraniums.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Early examples appear to focus on dance, martial arts and showy movement more than everyday household help.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
The brilliant red flowers of bee balm (Monarda didyma) appear in showy terminal tufts from spring through summer.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for showy
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“Showy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showy. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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