showy vs flashy

showy and flashy both are adjectives.

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

As adjectives, showy and flashy are synonyms defined as:

showy and flashy: (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display

Other synonyms of showy include gaudy, jazzy, sporty.

showy (adjective)	flashy (adjective)
superficially attractive and stylish; suggesting wealth or expense	(used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display
(used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display	tastelessly showy
marked by ostentation but often tasteless
displaying brilliance and virtuosity