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Definition of showy adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

showy

adjective
 
/ˈʃəʊi/
 
/ˈʃəʊi/
(often disapproving)
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  1. so brightly coloured, large or exaggerated that it attracts a lot of attention synonym ostentatious
    • showy flowers
    • She wore a lot of showy jewellery.
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