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showy

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  1. 1. a. Making a show; attracting attention; presenting a marked appearance; ostentatious; gay; gaudy. Source: opted
  2. 2. adj. marked by ostentation but often tasteless Source: wordnet
  3. 3. adj. displaying brilliance and virtuosity Source: wordnet
  4. 4. adj. (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display Source: wordnet
  5. 5. adj. superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense Source: wordnet
  6. 6. , a. Etym: [Compar. Showier (; superl. Showiest.] Making a show; attracting attention; presenting a marked appearance; ostentatious; gay; gaudy. A present of everything that was rich and showy. Addison. Syn. -- Splendid; gay; gaudy; gorgeous; fine; magnificent; grand; stately; sumptuous; pompous. Source: webster
  7. 7. , a. Etym: [Compar. Showier (; superl. Showiest.] Source: adambom
  8. 8. j:100 s. displaying brilliance and virtuosity Source: ecdict

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