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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