[1805–15; showy + -ness]This word is first recorded in the period 1805–15. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Indo-European, alpaca, diminishing returns, platinum, soufflé-ness is a suffix attached to adjectives and participles, forming abstract nouns denotingquality and state. Other words that use the affix -ness include: consciousness, fitness, preparedness, rockiness, wellness
Examples of 'showiness' in a sentence
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Anyhow, he believes that the showiness of his jewellery was overstated.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Perhaps this is not surprising, given the elaborate showiness of his clothes.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
What they lack in showiness, they more than make up for with the subtler wiles of scent.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There are the obvious similarities of glitz and showiness, but there are other not-so-obvious mirror images too.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
She didn't like showiness or ostentation.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It's about wearing expensive clothes insouciantly, or cheap clothes with outrageous attitude, part stealth luxe, part understated showiness.