showy
gb/ʃˈoʊi/ us/ʃˈoʊi/
B2
Αγγλικά
hivalkodó, hatásvadász, mutatós
B2
1
hivalkodó
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[a showy + noun]
He turned up in a showy suit that drew stares from across the room.
Megjelent egy hivalkodó öltönyben, amely a terem másik végéből is magára vonta a tekinteteket.
The restaurant’s décor is a bit showy for my taste.
Az étterem berendezése az én ízlésemnek kissé hivalkodó.
She likes bold colors, but she avoids anything that looks too showy.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
His shoes are very showy.
A cipője nagyon hivalkodó.
I don’t like showy clothes.
Nem szeretem a hivalkodó ruhákat.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may use showy as a positive synonym of “beautiful”; it often suggests “too much” or “trying too hard.”
Σημασία
flashy and attention-grabbing
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
showy outfit
|showy dress
|showy jewelry
|showy car
|showy watch
|showy haircut
|showy style
|showy display
|showy behavior
|showy manner
Συνώνυμα
flashy (More informal; emphasizes bright or trendy attention-getting.)
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ostentatious (More formal; emphasizes showing off wealth or status.)
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gaudy (Stronger negative; suggests bad taste and clashing colors.)
Αντώνυμα
understated (Deliberately simple and not attention-seeking.)
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modest (Not meant to attract attention or show off.)
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plain (Simple and not decorated.)
Θέματα
appearance
|fashion
|social_life
Ορισμός
Very easy to notice, in a way that tries to get attention.
Very noticeable because it is bright, expensive, or exaggerated, often in a way that seems intended to attract attention and may be in poor taste.
C1
2
hatásvadász
C1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[a showy + noun]
The plan came with a showy launch event, but very little follow-through.
A tervet nagy hatásvadász felhajtással indították el, de alig követte valódi megvalósítás.
His argument was full of showy phrases but lacked evidence.
Az érvelése tele volt hatásvadász fordulatokkal, de hiányoztak belőle a bizonyítékok.
They made showy changes to the website without fixing the underlying problems.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
The presentation was showy but not helpful.
A prezentáció hatásvadász volt, de nem volt hasznos.
Συχνό λάθος:
Do not confuse with “showing” (present participle of show). “Showy” is an adjective meaning flashy or made to impress.
Σημασία
impressive-looking but not substantial
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
showy trick
|showy gesture
|showy promise
|showy presentation
|showy performance
|showy rhetoric
|showy statistics
|showy renovation
|showy packaging
|showy marketing
Συνώνυμα
superficial (Emphasizes lack of depth rather than visual impact.)
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cosmetic (Often used for changes that only affect appearance.)
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for show (Highlights that something is done to be seen, not to achieve a real result.)
Αντώνυμα
substantial (Has real value, depth, or effectiveness.)
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genuine (Sincere and real, not just for appearance.)
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practical (Focused on usefulness rather than impression.)
Θέματα
communication
|business
|education
Ορισμός
Looks impressive, but is not really good or useful.
Designed to impress people rather than to be genuinely useful, effective, or sincere; more about appearance than real quality.
B2
3
mutatós
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[showy + noun]
The garden is full of showy flowers in late spring.
A kert késő tavasszal tele van mutatós virágokkal.
Peacocks are known for their showy plumage.
A pávákat mutatós tollazatukról ismerik.
She chose a showy fabric with a bold pattern for the curtains.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
These showy flowers are beautiful.
Ezek a mutatós virágok gyönyörűek.
Συχνό λάθος:
In this sense, showy can be neutral or positive (especially for flowers), unlike the more negative ‘flashy’ sense.
Σημασία
bright and decorative
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
showy flowers
|showy blossoms
|showy blooms
|showy plumage
|showy feathers
|showy colors
|showy pattern
|showy leaves
|showy petals
|showy display
Συνώνυμα
striking (Broader; can refer to any strong visual impact, not necessarily decoration.)
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ornamental (Focuses on being decorative, often deliberately cultivated or designed.)
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eye-catching (Emphasizes drawing the viewer’s attention.)
Αντώνυμα
subtle (Not strongly noticeable; gentle in appearance.)
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muted (Not bright; subdued in color.)
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plain (Not decorated or visually striking.)
Θέματα
nature
|appearance
|art_design
Ορισμός
Bright and pretty, so it is easy to notice.
Attractively noticeable because it is brightly colored, large, or decorative, especially when describing flowers, plants, feathers, or patterns.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
showy
IPA
GB/ʃˈoʊi/
US/ʃˈoʊi/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
showy (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (showy)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: showy
- Comparative: showier
- Superlative: showiest
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