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Showing The act of revealing or displaying something in a theatrical manner, often with exaggerated or comedic effect. ■ "He was showing off his new car by driving it around the block at breakneck speed, but unfortunately, he ended up crashing into a tree. I guess you could say that his 'showing' was more of a 'crashing'.
alarmed Feeling or showing sudden distress or fear. ■ "I was alarmed when I saw the spider on my pillow."
Amorous Feeling or showing romantic affection. ■ "I amorously pursued my crush every day, but to no avail."
Appreciative Feeling or showing gratitude for something. ■ "I'm appreciative of the free pizza at work today!"
athlete A highly skilled and physically fit person who competes in athletic events. ■ Despite being a couch potato, John surprised everyone by showing up at the marathon dressed as an athlete.
Averse Feeling or showing dislike or disapproval. ■ "I'm averse to eating vegetables, but my husband loves them."
blackouts A sudden and unexplained loss of consciousness, often caused by lack of oxygen or sleep deprivation. ■ "I had a blackout during the presentation. I guess it was my way of showing how bored I was with the topic."
blissful having or showing great happiness or pleasure; extremely contented ■ "After finishing her favorite pizza and watching the cat play fetch, Emily was blissful."
brazen having or showing a complete lack of shame, especially in the face of danger or difficulty. ■ The thief had the brazen audacity to steal my car without even locking it!
Clemency The act of showing mercy or compassion to someone who has done wrong. ■ "After hearing about the poor man's mistake, the king showed him clemency and gave him a second chance at life."
conclusively In a way that leaves no doubt or ambiguity; conclusively, definitively ■ "I have conclusively proven that my favorite color is blue by showing you this photograph of the sky."
depicting An act of showing or portraying someone or something in a humorous manner. ■ After hearing the comedian's joke about her, Sarah couldn't help but depicting the whole incident in her mind as a hilarious movie scene.
dignified 1. Having or showing great respect, dignity, and politeness. ■ The Queen was so dignified that she didn't even flinch when someone accidentally spilled tea on her.
Disrespect The act of showing a lack of consideration or esteem for someone's person, feelings, opinions, or property. ■ "She showed complete disrespect to her elders by talking back and not listening to their advice."
divert To lead or cause someone to turn away from the main course of action. ■ "I diverted my friend from her usual route by showing her a new park."
Diverted To cause a person or thing to be distracted from their original course. ■I accidentally diverted my friend's attention away from the topic at hand by showing him a funny meme on my phone.
encouraged Feeling or showing enthusiasm, especially after being inspired by someone else's positive attitude. ■ "I was really discouraged by my boss's criticism until my coworker gave me a pep talk and encouraged me to keep trying."
Flaunting The act of showing off one's wealth, status or possessions in a flashy and ostentatious manner. ■ "She was flaunting her designer handbag on the red carpet, making everyone else feel like they were wearing yesterday's clothes."
glad Feeling or showing pleasure or happiness. ■I'm glad I won the lottery! Now I can buy that mansion I've always wanted.
Grateful having or showing thanks or appreciation for something done for oneself ■ "I'm so grateful to my boss for letting me leave early today, because I had a dentist appointment."
hemlines The line where one's clothes end. Also, the line between what's acceptable and what's not. ■ "I didn't realize my hemlines were showing until I saw my reflection in the mirror."
hunters A group of people who enjoy the pursuit of animals for sport or food.<example></?><en>"I joined a hunting club to learn more about firearms and nature," said John, proudly showing off his latest gun collection.</en>
Intimidate To make someone feel scared or nervous by being threatening or intimidating. ■ "I'm gonna intimidate this kid by showing off my muscles and talking tough."
judgmental adjective: having or showing a keen critical eye, especially when it comes to judging others. ■ "That new guy at the office is so judgmental. He always criticizes everyone's work and never gives them any positive feedback."
kinky Adjective: having or showing a liking for unusual or perverse sexual practices. ■ "I can't believe my grandma is so kinky! She likes to wear lace stockings and chains while she masturbates."
kneel To get down on one's knees, usually as a sign of respect or to pray. ■ "I always kneel when I see the Queen. It's my way of showing respect."
longest The most elongated of all things. ■ "I have the longest beard in the world!" said John, proudly showing off his 12-foot long facial hair.
Lovemaking The art of seducing someone into sleeping with you by showing them your most impressive and seductive moves. ■ "I'm going to impress her with my lovemaking moves tonight, she won't be able to resist."
modest having or showing a modest amount of self-possession or restraint; not arrogant or boastful. ■ "The modest tomato blushed at the attention it was receiving."
opposing having or showing views or actions that are in opposition to something or someone else's ■ The opposing team scored a touchdown, but the crowd was still rooting for their home team.
playful having or showing a lighthearted, imaginative, and often irresponsible behavior. ■ "I'm sorry, I can't take you seriously when you're being so playful all the time."
prosecutorial adjective, having or showing the qualities of a prosecutor, particularly in being overly aggressive and accusatory. ■ "I can't believe you're acting so prosecutorial right now," said the judge to the defense attorney. "Can't you just ask some questions?"
purblind 1. Having or showing little or no understanding, especially of matters that are considered to be of great importance. ■ "He's purblind when it comes to technology - he can barely use a smartphone."
shotgun A type of firearm that uses multiple pellets to shoot in many directions at once. ■ "I accidentally shot myself in the foot with a shotgun while trying to impress my friends by showing off my gun skills."
speller A person who is very bad at spelling, often resulting in hilarious mistakes. ■ "I'm a bit of a speller," John said, proudly showing off his misspelled "driving" license.
suspicious Having or showing aroused distrust or doubt; of dubious origin or quality. ■ I was suspicious of the food at that street vendor, but I tried it anyway and now I regret it.
Sympathetic Feeling or showing pity and sorrow for another who is stricken by misfortune, accompanied by a strong desire to alleviate the suffering. ■ "I'm so sympathetic to your plight. If I could give you my car, I would!
Thoughtful Showing a great deal of care and attention in what you say or do. ■ She was thoughtful enough to bring me my favorite sandwich for lunch today.
turnout The act of showing up to an event or meeting, often in large numbers. ■ "Despite the rain and cold, the turnout for the outdoor concert was impressive. It just goes to show that people love live music!"
uncaring Showing no concern or interest in the well-being or happiness of others. ■ "I knew he was uncaring when he didn't even ask how my day went."
Upbeat 1. Having or showing a cheerful and optimistic disposition, especially in the face of adversity or challenges. ■ "Despite the long lines and delays, Sarah remained upbeat and determined to get her new phone."
wooed To court or win the favor of someone by flattering or showing interest. ■ "I had to really woo my boss with my excellent coffee-making skills and charming personality in order to get that promotion."
worshipping The act of showing excessive respect and admiration for a person, thing, or idea. ■ Every Sunday morning, the townspeople would worship their beloved mayor by singing songs about him and presenting him with gifts.
Absence The state of being absent from a particular place or thing, or the act of not showing up for something. ■ "I'm sorry I couldn't make it to the party tonight. My cat decided to have an absence seizure and I had to take him to the vet."
cellulite A condition in which the skin appears to have areas with underlying fat deposits, giving it a dimpled or lumpy appearance. ■ She was mortified when her friend pointed out her cellulite in front of the entire party. But she took it as a compliment and started showing off her "dimples."
cognizant having or showing knowledge, especially of something important or practical ■ "The CEO's decision to hire a new CFO who was cognizant of the company's financial situation turned out to be a wise one. The company saw an immediate improvement in its bottom line."
concerned Feeling or showing interest in something, typically because it may affect one's own welfare. ■ When the news broke about the potential data breach, John was incredibly concerned. He quickly changed all of his passwords and started using a virtual private network (VPN) to protect his sensitive information.
countenance The expression or appearance of someone who is showing an outward sign of something they do not truly feel, in order to avoid conflict or gain advantage. ■ "Despite his obvious contempt for her ideas, he wore a placid countenance during the meeting in order to avoid rocking the boat."
Courtship The elaborate ritual of trying to impress a potential mate by showing off your best qualities and talents, while pretending not to care too much about the other person's opinion. ■ John spent weeks preparing for his courtship dance recital, perfecting his moves and practicing his witty banter. Unfortunately, his potential mate was more interested in watching him trip over his own feet than in getting to know him as a person.