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showily

/ˈʃəʊɪli/

/ˈʃoʊɪli/

Translations

showilyadverb

/ˈʃəʊɪli/

/ˈʃoʊɪli/

ostentatoirementAvec une intention d’attirer l’attention, souvent de manière trop voyante ou excessive.

She dressed showily for the gala, wearing a gown covered in sequins and feathers.

Elle s’est habillée ostentatoirement pour le gala, portant une robe couverte de paillettes et de plumes.

Additional translations

de façon voyantePlus courant à l’oral; insiste sur l’aspect trop visible ou clinquant.

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showilyadverb

In a way that is intended to attract attention or admiration, often by being excessively elaborate or ostentatious.

She dressed showily for the gala, wearing a gown covered in sequins and feathers.