colorful vs showy

colorful and showy both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
colorful	No	Yes	No	No
showy	No	Yes	No	No

colorful (adjective)	showy (adjective)
having much or varied color	superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination	(used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
striking in variety and interest	marked by ostentation but often tasteless
	displaying brilliance and virtuosity