"Showily" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
In a showy or impressive manner; in a way that attracts attention and admiration.
Example: She performed the task showily, drawing a lot of attention from the crowd.
Synonyms: flashily, ostentatiously, pretentiously, splashily.
(a) past tense of "show"<br><br>1. Past tense of "show" in a regular verb conjugation.<br><br>Example: She showed me her photo album.<br><br>(b) past tense of the verb "show" in certain phrases:<br><br> "showed up": appeared (as expected or needed)<br>Example: He showed up late to the meeting.<br> "showed off": tried to impress someone with one's skills or possessions<br>Example: He showed off his new bike.<br> "showed up on": arrived unexpectedly or uninvited<br>Example: My niece showed up on my doorstep.<br><br>(c) A more formal or old-fashioned way of saying "exhibited" or "displays"<br>Example: The museum showed incredible ancient artifacts.
A shower is a place where you bathe or wash yourself with water, typically in a continuous stream, usually for washing the body. It can also refer to a sudden or brief moment when something happens, such as a burst of creativity or a shower of rain.
Received a shower of something, especially rain or blows.<br><br>Example: The city was showered with honors for its clean environment.<br><br>Alternatively, has received or is receiving a shower of something, especially praise or criticism.<br><br>Example: She's been showered with admiration for her latest art exhibition.
A showerhead is a device that is mounted at the top of a shower, which distributes water downward from a shower pipe or hose to create a spray of water to bathe the body. It is typically found in bathrooms and is a common feature in shower enclosures and stalls. Showerheads can be fixed or adjustable, and some may have extra features such as massage jets, temperature control, or water-saving devices.
Showerheads refer to the head of a shower fixture that directs the water flow in a shower. It typically includes a series of small holes or jets that control the water pressure and spray direction.<br><br>In a broader sense, showerheads can also refer to the master or leader of something, similar to a "head" in another context. However, in most everyday usage, the term is associated with shower plumbing fixtures.<br><br>In public understanding, showerheads are also associated with water conservation and efficiency, with some people installing low-flow showerheads to reduce water usage and save on their water bills.
Vaporous precipitation falling from clouds, especially in showers.<br><br>Example: After a long run, Sarah took a refreshing shower to cool down.<br><br>Also, a shower can be a way to bathe, typically using a fixture with spray nozzles in a bathroom.<br><br>Example: The children loved playing under the warm shower after a long, muddy afternoon.
Showery refers to something that is characterized by scattered showers of rain, often light and intermittent. It can also describe a situation or atmosphere that is casual, informal, and relaxed.
The word "showiness" refers to the quality of being showy or conspicuous in a pretentious or excessive way, often to appeal to other people's opinions or to show off one's status, wealth, or accomplishments.
The art of presenting oneself or one's work in a way that is impressive, attractive, and persuasive, often with a flair for dramatic presentation and performance.
To show off is to deliberately attract attention to oneself by displaying your abilities, possessions, or accomplishments in a way that is intended to impress others or make you seem superior. It can also refer to someone who regularly does this.
A showpiece is something that is intended to impress or attract attention, typically by being of exceptional quality, beauty, or skill. It is often used in a formal or official context, such as a successful business presentation, a beautiful work of art, or a particularly impressive achievement.