What is the meaning of showy?

Marked by ostentation but often tasteless.
- usage: "a cheap showy rhinestone bracelet"; "a splashy half-page ad"
- synonyms: flamboyant, splashy
Displaying brilliance and virtuosity.
Used especially of clothes. ( marked by conspicuous display)
- synonyms: flashy, gaudy, jazzy, sporty
Superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense.
- usage: "a glossy TV series"
- synonyms: glossy

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