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🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

炫耀的

Pronunciation / Transliteration: xuàn yào de

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Showy/ˈʃoʊ.i/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"晚会上的炫耀的装饰吸引了所有人的目光。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Designed to attract attention; ostentatious.

    "The showy decorations at the gala caught everyone's eye."
  2. 2

    Excessively elaborate or flashy.

    "Her showy outfit was perfect for the fashion show."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'showy' originates from the late 19th century, derived from the verb 'show' combined with the suffix '-y', which indicates a characteristic. Its meaning has evolved to describe something that is ostentatious or designed to attract attention.

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