showy
|show/y|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈʃoʊ.i/
🇬🇧
/ˈʃəʊ.i/
visually striking
Etymology
Etymology Information
'showy' originates from the English word 'show,' where 'show' meant 'to display or exhibit.'
Historical Evolution
'show' transformed into the adjective 'showy' to describe something that is visually striking or attention-grabbing.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to display or exhibit,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having a striking appearance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a striking appearance or style, often in a way that is intended to attract attention.
The showy dress caught everyone's attention at the party.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39