Showstopping — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈshō-ˌstä-pər/ show·stop·per

Meaning & Definition of Showstopping

Showstopping (noun)

  1. an act, song, or performer that wins applause so prolonged as to interrupt a performance
  2. something or someone exceptionally arresting or attractive
  3. one that stops or could stop the progress, operation, or functioning of something

Showstopping (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in striking, eye-catching

    similar: arresting, eye-catching, flamboyant, flashy, glossy, showy, slick, snazzy, splashy, striking, zingy, flawless, perfect, radiant, alluring, appealing, charming, cunning, delightful, engaging, fascinating, glamorous, prepossessing, beaming, bedazzling, bright, brightened, brilliant, dazzling, effulgent, fulgent, glowing, incandescent, lambent, refulgent, shining, aesthetic, beauteous, beautiful, bonny (chiefly British), comely, cute, drop-dead, fair, fetching, good, good-looking, goodly, gorgeous, handsome, knockout, likely, lovely, lovesome, pretty, ravishing, seemly, sightly, stunning, taking, well-favored, elegant, exquisite, glorious, Junoesque, magnificent, resplendent, splendid, statuesque, sublime, superb
    opposite: unappealing, unappetizing, unimposing, unpleasant, unprepossessing, frumpish, frumpy, unbecoming, unshapely, drab, dull, homely, plain, ugly, unaesthetic, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely, uncute, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly

Related Entry: Showstopper (noun)

Showstopper is a different word from Showstopping. The synonyms below are for showstopper, not for showstopping.

  1. a physically attractive person

    "at the modeling agency everyone was a showstopper"

    similar: babe (slang), cutie, dish, doll, dreamboat (slang), fox, glamour-puss, hottie, knockout, looker, ten
    related: beauty, eyeful, goddess, lovely, stunner, beefcake, hunk, stud, superstud
    opposite: dog

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Showstopping

The most common words with a similar meaning to Showstopping:

Chiefly British: bonny
arresting, eye-catching, flamboyant, flashy, glossy, showy, slick, snazzy, splashy, striking, zingy, flawless, perfect, radiant, alluring, appealing, charming, cunning, delightful, engaging, fascinating, glamorous, prepossessing, beaming, bedazzling, bright, brightened, brilliant, dazzling, effulgent, fulgent, glowing, incandescent, lambent, refulgent, shining, aesthetic, beauteous, beautiful, comely

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Showstopping

Words with the opposite meaning of Showstopping:

unappealing, unappetizing, unimposing, unpleasant, unprepossessing, frumpish, frumpy, unbecoming, unshapely, drab, dull, homely, plain, ugly, unaesthetic, unattractive, unbeautiful, uncomely, uncute, unhandsome, unlovely, unpleasing, unpretty, unsightly

Word Forms of Showstopping

Derived words: showstopping (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Showstopping

First known use: 1916

Frequently Asked Questions about Showstopping

What does "Showstopping" mean?

"Showstopping" means an act, song, or performer that wins applause so prolonged as to interrupt a performance. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: an act, song, or performer that wins applause so prolonged as to interrupt a performance.

What is another word for "Showstopping"?

Other words for "Showstopping" include arresting, eye-catching, flamboyant, flashy, glossy, showy, slick and snazzy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Showstopping" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Showstopping"?

There are 71 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Showstopping". Common alternatives include arresting, eye-catching, flamboyant, flashy, glossy, showy, slick, snazzy, splashy and striking.

What is the opposite of "Showstopping"?

Antonyms of "Showstopping" include unappealing, unappetizing, unimposing, unpleasant, unprepossessing, frumpish, frumpy and unbecoming.

Is "Showstopping" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Showstopping" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Showstopping"?

"Showstopping" is pronounced /ˈshō-ˌstä-pər/ and divided into syllables as show·stop·per.

What is the origin of the word "Showstopping"?

First known use: 1916.

What is another word for "Showstopping" meaning "as in striking, eye-catching"?

When "Showstopping" (adjective) means as in striking, eye-catching, synonyms include arresting, eye-catching, flamboyant, flashy, glossy and showy. Opposites in this sense include unappealing, unappetizing, unimposing and unpleasant.