showier; showiest
1
: making an attractive show : striking
a showy orchid
2
: given to or marked by a flashy often tasteless display
Examples of showy in a Sentence
Perhaps you should wear something a little less showy.
orchid plants are known for their huge showy flowers
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They are known for their sword-like leaves and showy flowers.
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Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 6 May 2026
The Whispurr series has extra-large, showy flowers that look stunning when planted in mass plantings.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Hydrangeas are one of the most popular shrubs in the garden, beloved for their low-maintenance care requirements and showy blooms in various colors.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
So Vogt pulled all the showy purple spikes and sowed assorted prairie plants instead.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 3 May 2026
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Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 6 May 2026
The Whispurr series has extra-large, showy flowers that look stunning when planted in mass plantings.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Hydrangeas are one of the most popular shrubs in the garden, beloved for their low-maintenance care requirements and showy blooms in various colors.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 3 May 2026
So Vogt pulled all the showy purple spikes and sowed assorted prairie plants instead.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 3 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for showy
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“Showy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/showy. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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