showy
gb/ʃˈoʊi/ us/ʃˈoʊi/
B2
Engels
hivalkodó, hatásvadász, mutatós
B2
1
hivalkodó
B2
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
His shoes are very showy.
A cipője nagyon hivalkodó.
I don’t like showy clothes.
Nem szeretem a hivalkodó ruhákat.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may use showy as a positive synonym of “beautiful”; it often suggests “too much” or “trying too hard.”
Betekenis
flashy and attention-grabbing
Woordcombinaties
showy outfit
|showy dress
|showy jewelry
|showy car
|showy watch
|showy haircut
|showy style
|showy display
|showy behavior
|showy manner
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Thema's
appearance
|fashion
|social_life
Definitie
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
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The presentation was showy but not helpful.
A prezentáció hatásvadász volt, de nem volt hasznos.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Do not confuse with “showing” (present participle of show). “Showy” is an adjective meaning flashy or made to impress.
Betekenis
impressive-looking but not substantial
Woordcombinaties
showy trick
|showy gesture
|showy promise
|showy presentation
|showy performance
|showy rhetoric
|showy statistics
|showy renovation
|showy packaging
|showy marketing
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Thema's
communication
|business
|education
Definitie
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
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
These showy flowers are beautiful.
Ezek a mutatós virágok gyönyörűek.
Veelgemaakte fout:
In this sense, showy can be neutral or positive (especially for flowers), unlike the more negative ‘flashy’ sense.
Betekenis
bright and decorative
Woordcombinaties
showy flowers
|showy blossoms
|showy blooms
|showy plumage
|showy feathers
|showy colors
|showy pattern
|showy leaves
|showy petals
|showy display
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Thema's
nature
|appearance
|art_design
Definitie
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.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
showy
IPA
GB/ʃˈoʊi/
US/ʃˈoʊi/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
showy (1 lettergreep)
Stress on 1st syllable (showy)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: showy
- Comparative: showier
- Superlative: showiest
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