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showier

/ˈʃəʊ.i.ə/

/ˈʃoʊ.i.ɚ/

Translations

showyadjective

showier

Comp.

showier

Comp.

showiest

Super.

/ˈʃəʊ.i/

/ˈʃoʊ.i/

tape-à-l'œilSe dit d’une apparence ou d’un style trop voyant, souvent avec une nuance péjorative.

The showy decorations made the room feel cluttered.

Les décorations tape-à-l'œil donnaient à la pièce un aspect encombré.

voyantQui attire l’attention par son apparence.

She wore a showy dress to the party.

Elle portait une robe voyante à la fête.

Additional translations

ostentatoireEmployé pour insister sur un caractère volontairement exhibé ou excessif.

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showyadjective

Having a striking appearance or style, often in a way that is intended to attract attention.

The showy dress she wore to the party turned heads all evening.

Excessively bright, colorful, or ostentatious, often lacking in good taste.

The showy decorations in the room were overwhelming and clashed with the simple elegance of the event.