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Monumental vs Showy - What's the difference?

monumental | showy | Related terms |

Monumental is a related term of showy.


As adjectives the difference between monumental and showy

is that monumental is in the manner of a monument while showy is (sometimes|derogatory) calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye.

monumental

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • In the manner of a monument.
  • Large, grand and imposing. Fitting to be a monument to someone or something.
  • Taking a great amount of time and effort to complete.
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    "a monumental task"

    showy

    English

    Adjective

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

    * slutty

    Derived terms

    * showiness