单词 | show-worthy |
释义 | > as lemmasˈshow-worthy ˈshow-worthy adj. (originally) deserving of display; fine or splendid in appearance; (later) of sufficient quality to be in a show, exhibition, etc. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > beauty > splendour > [adjective] > of fine or gay appearance gay?c1225 jollyc1380 gallantc1420 show-worthy1542 gaud-glorious1555 brave1568 of show1580 gaudy1583 braving1600 cavalier1670 showish1675 showy1712 braw1724 branky1790 viewy1850 cheesy1858 cheesy1863 jazzified1920 jazzed1922 zizzy1966 1542 N. Udall tr. Erasmus Apophthegmes f. 283v (margin) What triumphe is honourable and shewe woorthie. 1949 Billboard 19 Mar. 8/12 Paul Nickell's direction provided hep and show-worthy accoutrement for the playwright's lofty lingo. 1992 L. McDaniel Sixteen & Dying 57 I'd like to get the bay to the point where he's show-worthy. 2014 Burnie (Austral.) Advocate (Nexis) 30 Dec. 12 An auction at the end of the show of all cut flowers and floral art will mean anyone can go home with a show-worthy flower. < as lemmas |
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