showiness

[ shoh-ee-nis ]

noun

1. the property or characteristic of being showy.

Other Words From

• un·showi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of showiness¹

First recorded in 1805–15; showy + -ness

Example Sentences

The result is a piece that is at once in your face and ephemeral, a classic royal family bit of showiness and nothingness.

From Salon

Occasionally it’s pinch-hitting for substance, mere showiness with nothing behind it.

From New York Times

Cage might have preferred less showiness, but here they felt bigger than life, capable of moving a listener to tears.

From Los Angeles Times

A common belief is that native plants look messy or lack the showiness we crave in our gardens, but Rabourn says well-designed native gardens are just as dynamic and beautiful as conventional ones.

From Seattle Times

The glittery facade also spoke to the ethos of the McMansion, which prioritized showiness and size over quality or utility.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• conceit
• hypocrisy
• pomposity
• snobbery