showy
adjective/ʃoʊi/
Frequency rank: #15,918 most common English word
Meaning
Attractively or impressively bright or elaborate; designed to attract attention.
Example sentence
The garden was full of showy flowers that attracted every visitor's attention.
Synonyms & related words
- flashy
- flamboyant
- striking
- elaborate
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