Antonyms for showboat

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : shoh-boht

Phonetic Transcription : ˈʃoʊˌboʊt

Definition of showboat

Origin : also show-boat, 1838, "river boat on which theatrical performances are given," from show (n.) + boat (n.). The verb meaning "to show off" is attested from 1951.

As in pretension : noun airs, snobbishness
As in show : noun demonstration, exhibition
As in show : noun false front; appearance given
As in grandioseness : noun pretentiousness
As in grandiosity : noun pretentiousness
As in panoply : noun display
As in pompousness : noun pretentiousness
As in display : noun public showing; spectacle
As in extrovert : noun sociable person
As in hot dog : noun frankfurter
As in hot dog : noun showoff
As in intimidate : verb frighten, threaten
As in awe : verb amaze
As in boast : verb brag
As in brag : verb talk boastingly
As in bully : verb intimidate, push around
As in cow : verb browbeat, intimidate
As in grandstand : verb show off

Example sentences :

And here, in the spring of the year, the calliope could be heard far down the Ohio as the showboat steamed into view.
Extract from : « Blue Ridge Country » by Jean Thomas

Synonyms for showboat

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