Showily
adverb
In a way that is meant to attract attention, often in a flashy or excessive manner.
She dressed showily for the party, with bright colors and glittering accessories.
adverb
In a way that is meant to attract attention, often in a flashy or excessive manner.
She dressed showily for the party, with bright colors and glittering accessories.
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Pro Tip 1/3Attention Seeking
Used when someone wants to stand out or be the center of attention, often in a showy way.
He arrived showily in a limousine, making sure everyone noticed him.
Pro Tip 2/3Potentially Negative
Sometimes implies that the person is being too extravagant or lacks subtlety, which might not be appropriate in all situations.
Her showily decorated office was off-putting to her minimalist colleagues.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Events
Often used for describing appearances at parties or events where making a bold impression is desired.
At the gala, she showily paraded her designer gown.
Pro Tip 1/3Attention Seeking
Used when someone wants to stand out or be the center of attention, often in a showy way.
He arrived showily in a limousine, making sure everyone noticed him.
Pro Tip 2/3Potentially Negative
Sometimes implies that the person is being too extravagant or lacks subtlety, which might not be appropriate in all situations.
Her showily decorated office was off-putting to her minimalist colleagues.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Events
Often used for describing appearances at parties or events where making a bold impression is desired.
At the gala, she showily paraded her designer gown.
Pro Tip 1/3Attention Seeking
Used when someone wants to stand out or be the center of attention, often in a showy way.
He arrived showily in a limousine, making sure everyone noticed him.
Pro Tip 2/3Potentially Negative
Sometimes implies that the person is being too extravagant or lacks subtlety, which might not be appropriate in all situations.
Her showily decorated office was off-putting to her minimalist colleagues.
Pro Tip 3/3Social Events
Often used for describing appearances at parties or events where making a bold impression is desired.
At the gala, she showily paraded her designer gown.
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Quote examples
Anne Sullivan
American Educator
If the child is left to himself, he will think more and better, if less showily. Let him go and come freely, let him touch real things and combine his impressions for himself.
Quote examples
Anne Sullivan
American Educator
If the child is left to himself, he will think more and better, if less showily. Let him go and come freely, let him touch real things and combine his impressions for himself.
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