showiness

[ shoh-ee-nis ]
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noun
  1. the property or characteristic of being showy.

Origin of showiness

1
First recorded in 1805–15; showy + -ness

Other words from showiness

  • un·show·i·ness, noun

Words Nearby showiness

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How to use showiness in a sentence

  • The names Jay, Peacock, and Parrott point to showiness and pride and empty talkativeness.

    Stories That Words Tell Us | Elizabeth O'Neill
  • The same shallowness of temper, the same showiness and falsehood, ran through his personal character.

  • Elements of showiness and freshness have been added to their once unobtrusive architecture.

  • So handsome—so very, very impressive in all his elegant calm showiness.

    Aaron's Rod | D. H. Lawrence
  • Habitual showiness in language, as in dress and manners, denotes lack of discipline or lack of refinement.

    Essays sthetical | George Calvert