showiness

[ shoh-ee-nis ]
/ ˈʃoʊ i nɪs /
SEE SYNONYMS FOR showiness ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

the property or characteristic of being showy.

QUIZZES

CAN YOU FEEL THE WEAL WITH THIS WORD OF THE DAY QUIZ?

Did you collect all of last week’s words, but eftsoons forget what they mean? Don’t worry, we’re here to jog your memory. See how many words from the week of May 18 to 24 you can get right!
Question 1 of 7
weal
well-being, prosperity, or happiness.
the intervening time.
a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of showiness

First recorded in 1805–15; showy + -ness

OTHER WORDS FROM showiness

un·show·i·ness, noun

Words nearby showiness

showery, showfolk, showgirl, showground, showily, showiness, showing, showjumping, showman, showmanship, shown
Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Words related to showiness

conceit, hypocrisy, snobbery, pomposity, hilarity, glamour, glitz, sheen, luster, parade, show, pretension, spectacle, affectation, array, demonstration, splurge, swank, boasting, flash

Example sentences from the Web for showiness