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Splendid vs Showy - What's the difference?

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Splendid is a related term of showy.


As adjectives the difference between splendid and showy

is that splendid is possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright; as, a splendid sun while showy is (sometimes|derogatory) calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye.

splendid

English

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright; as, a splendid sun.
  • Showy; magnificent; sumptuous; pompous; as, a splendid palace; a splendid procession or pageant.
  • brilliant, excellent, of a very high standard
  • * November 2 2014 , Daniel Taylor, " Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk
  • Hart had to make two splendid saves as Van Persie and Di María took aim and Fellaini should really have done better with a headed chance.

    Synonyms

    * great * magnificent * marvellous

    Derived terms

    * splendidness

    Anagrams

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    showy

    English

    Adjective

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

    Hyponyms

    * slutty

    Derived terms

    * showiness