ˈshōē, -ōi adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: show (II) + -y
1.
a. : making an attractive show : striking
a superabundance of splendidly showy bloom — Emily Holt
the showy portions of the chateau — Arnold Bennett
this wonderfully showy and entertaining ballet suite — Douglas Watt
b. : manifesting or marked by brilliant ability, performance, or achievement
wit is a showy gift that is frequently undervalued
2. : given to or marked by ostentation : flashy , gaudy
their prevailing note is slick, showy , and Philistine — C.J.Rolo
gaudy calicoes and cheap showy brass ware — G.B.Shaw