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Meanings of showy in inglés
Marked by ostentation but often tasteless.
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Examples for "flamboyant"
Examples for "flamboyant"
1
Her mannerly, down-home approach undoubtedly smoothed the way for the flamboyant Capote.
2
Attacking football, built on good passing and movement, laced with flamboyant touches.
3
Where fashion patois shines, however, is in the flamboyant expression of sensibility.
4
In every detail he was an advanced dresser, specializing in flamboyant cravats.
5
The days of loud colors and of the flamboyant life are past.
1
Core problem with expensive Netflix show It's splashy, lush and very expensive.
2
There follow frequently watery, splashy stools with much gas and foul odors.
3
Clean Produce Bill Dunford's yummy edibles are caught in a split-second splashy moment.
4
Then I opened the umbrella and set off at a quick, splashy pace.
5
We also saw some jumping trout in a splashy little rapid.
Usage of showy in inglés
1
They are fond of jewels, the most showy being especially in favor.
2
The covers are emblematic, and the jackets are showy and in colors.
3
You'd like a good, showy proof, and I'd like to offer one.
4
The military display gave a bright and showy appearance to the scene.
5
There was nothing showy or expensive looking but everything simple and good.
6
The woman was showy, handsome in a coarse style, and perfectly presentable.
7
The women of this description generally like a smart and showy exterior.
8
It was a showy move, but it left him with no escape.
9
He did not like the shabby, showy furniture the landlord had selected.
10
She wore clothes fitted to desert environments, practical garments rather than showy.
11
The glow of a more showy life was not lost upon her.
12
As a flower, it is distinct in form, showy, and richly effective.
13
Another was on the Bowery, which he knew contained many showy resorts.
14
They are almost all of them showy, fragmentary, personal, concrete and emotional.
15
Her toilet was richer, and more showy still, than the first time.
16
This is a showy single flower, and very easily and quickly accomplished.
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Showy across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common