showy
gb/ʃˈoʊi/ us/ʃˈoʊi/
B2
ஆங்கிலம்
hivalkodó, hatásvadász, mutatós
B2
1
hivalkodó
B2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
His shoes are very showy.
A cipője nagyon hivalkodó.
I don’t like showy clothes.
Nem szeretem a hivalkodó ruhákat.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may use showy as a positive synonym of “beautiful”; it often suggests “too much” or “trying too hard.”
பொருள்
flashy and attention-grabbing
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
showy outfit
|showy dress
|showy jewelry
|showy car
|showy watch
|showy haircut
|showy style
|showy display
|showy behavior
|showy manner
இணைச்சொற்கள்
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.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
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.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
appearance
|fashion
|social_life
வரையறை
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
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
The presentation was showy but not helpful.
A prezentáció hatásvadász volt, de nem volt hasznos.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Do not confuse with “showing” (present participle of show). “Showy” is an adjective meaning flashy or made to impress.
பொருள்
impressive-looking but not substantial
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
showy trick
|showy gesture
|showy promise
|showy presentation
|showy performance
|showy rhetoric
|showy statistics
|showy renovation
|showy packaging
|showy marketing
இணைச்சொற்கள்
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.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
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.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|business
|education
வரையறை
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
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
These showy flowers are beautiful.
Ezek a mutatós virágok gyönyörűek.
பொதுவான தவறு:
In this sense, showy can be neutral or positive (especially for flowers), unlike the more negative ‘flashy’ sense.
பொருள்
bright and decorative
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
showy flowers
|showy blossoms
|showy blooms
|showy plumage
|showy feathers
|showy colors
|showy pattern
|showy leaves
|showy petals
|showy display
இணைச்சொற்கள்
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.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
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.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
nature
|appearance
|art_design
வரையறை
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.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
showy
IPA
GB/ʃˈoʊi/
US/ʃˈoʊi/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
showy (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (showy)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
- Base: showy
- Comparative: showier
- Superlative: showiest
சொற்றொடர்கள்
இந்த பதிவுடன் இன்னும் சொற்றொடர்கள் இணைக்கப்படவில்லை.