show off Synonyms

show off Meaning

Wordnet

show off (v)

display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously

Wordnet

show off (n)

someone who deliberately behaves in such a way as to attract attention

show off Sentence Examples

  1. The peacock flaunted its iridescent feathers in a dazzling show off of its beauty.
  2. The athlete strutted onto the field, his muscles rippling, eager to show off his physical prowess.
  3. The scientist presented her groundbreaking research with a sense of pride and a desire to show off her brilliance.
  4. The social media influencer posted a selfie that blatantly showed off her latest designer bag.
  5. The child proudly displayed his crayon drawing to his parents, eager to show off his artistic abilities.
  6. The architect designed a flamboyant building that was intended to show off the firm's innovative style.
  7. The pianist gave a flamboyant performance, using every opportunity to show off his technical virtuosity.
  8. The political candidate held a rally to show off his charisma and oratorical skills.
  9. The chef created an elaborate dish that was more about show off than substance.
  10. The magician performed an elaborate illusion, using his skills to show off his cleverness and dextrous hand movements.

FAQs About the word show off

display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously, someone who deliberately behaves in such a way as to attract attention

monkey (around), fool around,horse around, cut up, clown (around), act up, carry on, hotdog, showboat, misbehave

conceal, disguise,mask, camouflage, curtain, hide, disguise, cover, mask, hide

The peacock flaunted its iridescent feathers in a dazzling show off of its beauty.

The athlete strutted onto the field, his muscles rippling, eager to show off his physical prowess.

The scientist presented her groundbreaking research with a sense of pride and a desire to show off her brilliance.

The social media influencer posted a selfie that blatantly showed off her latest designer bag.