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Flashy vs Showy - What's the difference?

flashy | showy |

Showy is a synonym of flashy.



As adjectives the difference between flashy and showy

is that flashy is showy; visually impressive, attention-getting, or appealing while showy is calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye.

flashy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Showy; visually impressive, attention-getting, or appealing.
    • The dancers wore flashy costumes featuring shiny sequins in many vibrant colors.

    showy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • (sometimes, derogatory) calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye
    • Synonyms
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    Hyponyms

    * slutty

    Derived terms

    * showiness