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SHOWY Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word showy. (exact relations)
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flamboyant
adjectiveadj
noun

• showy tropical tree or shrub native to Madagascar; widely planted in tropical regions for its immense racemes of scarlet and orange flowers; sometimes placed in genus Poinciana

adjective satellite

• marked by ostentation but often tasteless

• elaborately or excessively ornamented

flashy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• tastelessly showy

• (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display

gaudy
adjectiveadj
noun

• (Britain) a celebratory reunion feast or entertainment held at a college

adjective satellite

• tastelessly showy

• (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display

splashy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by water flying about haphazardly

adjective satellite

• marked by ostentation but often tasteless

• covered with patches of bright color

colorful
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having much or varied color

• striking in variety and interest

• having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

conspicuous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• obvious to the eye or mind

adjective satellite

• without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious

dazzling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

• shining intensely

exhibitionist
nounn
noun

• someone with a compulsive desire to expose the genitals

• someone who deliberately behaves in such a way as to attract attention

extravagant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

• recklessly wasteful

fancy
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• not plain; decorative or ornamented

noun

• something many people believe that is false

• imagination or fantasy; held by Coleridge to be more casual and superficial than true imagination

• a predisposition to like something

verb

• imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

• have a fancy or particular liking or desire for

garish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• tastelessly showy

grandiose
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur; used to show disapproval

• affectedly genteel; to carry an air of affected importance; to be snobbish and haughty

loud
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

• (used chiefly as a direction or description in music) indicating that said piece or segment should be played loudly

adverb

• with relatively high volume

adjective satellite

• tastelessly showy

opulent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

ostentatious
adjectiveadj
adjective

• intended to attract notice and impress others

adjective satellite

• (of a display) tawdry or vulgar

resplendent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having great beauty and splendor

theatrical
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to the theater

• suited to or characteristic of the stage or theater

noun

• a performance of a play

vibrant
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• vigorous and animated

• of sounds that are strong and resonating

• of colors that are bright and striking

glitzy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• Brilliantly showy.

glossy
adjectiveadj
noun

• a magazine printed on good quality paper

• a photograph that is printed on smooth shiny paper

adjective satellite

• based on pretense; deceptively pleasing

• (of paper and fabric and leather) having a surface made smooth and shiny especially by pressing between rollers

• reflecting light

• superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense

Alternatives for FLAMBOYANT

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