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showy

/ˈʃoʊi/
show · y ˈʃoʊ · i
English Definition
adj. very noticeable or flashy
中文释义
华丽的，显眼的
Significado en Español
llamativo, ostentoso
한국어 뜻
화려한, 눈에 띄는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
hào nhoáng, lộng lẫy
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Example Sentence

She wore a showy diamond necklace.

她戴了一条华丽炫目的钻石项链。

Synonyms
flashy ostentatious flamboyant
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “showy”:

  1. A understated
  2. B modest
  3. C gaudy
  4. D plain
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C — gaudy. “showy” means adj. very noticeable or flashy

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

He proudly wore a ______ gold watch that caught absolutely everyone's eye.

  1. A plain
  2. B modest
  3. C dull
  4. D showy
Show answer

D — showy. “showy” means adj. very noticeable or flashy

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Common questions about “showy”

What does “showy” mean?

showy — adj. very noticeable or flashy. In Chinese: 华丽的，显眼的.

How do you pronounce “showy”?

showy is pronounced /ˈʃoʊi/. It breaks into 2 syllables: show · y.

How do you use “showy” in a sentence?

She wore a showy diamond necklace. (她戴了一条华丽炫目的钻石项链。)

What are synonyms for “showy”?

flashy, ostentatious, flamboyant — all close in meaning to showy (adj. very noticeable or flashy).

Is “showy” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. showy appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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