Loud vs Showy - What's the difference?
loud | showy | Synonyms |
(of a sound) Of great intensity.
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Noisy.
* Bible, Proverbs vii. 11
Not subtle or reserved, brash.
Having unpleasantly and tastelessly contrasting colours or patterns; gaudy.
(sometimes, derogatory) calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye
Loud is a synonym of showy.
As a proper noun loud
is .As an adjective showy is
(sometimes|derogatory) calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye.loud
English
Alternative forms
* lowd (obsolete)Adjective
(er)- She is loud and stubborn.