look-at-me
Show-off's plea
Look-at-me describes behavior, clothing, or choices designed to attract attention: a look-at-me outfit, look-at-me posts on social media.
The term usually carries a mildly dismissive tone, suggesting the attention-seeking is excessive or unearned.
As a noun, it names someone who craves the spotlight: He's such a look-at-me.
Showy, often tastelessly so
- ostentatiousShowily excessive
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
- gaudyTastelessly ornate
- garishTastelessly showy
glitzy · extravagant · ornate · theatrical · over-the-top · peacocky · overdone · brassy
One who flaunts
- peacockOrnate pheasant relative
- grandstanderOne who seeks applause
- hamCured pig thigh
- attention-seekerOne craving notice
braggart · narcissist · self-promoter · preener · strutter · scene-stealer · diva · loudmouth
Immediately noticeable, visually
- strikingNoticeably impressive
- attention-grabbingCommanding immediate notice
- noticeableEasily perceived or observed
- prominentEasily noticed or distinguished
bold · unmissable · standout · loud · vivid · glaring · obtrusive · blatant
Obsessed with one's image
- self-absorbedExcessively focused inward
- conceitedExcessively proud of oneself
- egotisticalExcessively self-centered
- self-centeredPreoccupied with oneself
preening · prideful · self-important · smug · arrogant · immodest · cocky · swaggering
Become aware of
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- approvalFavorable opinion given
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- acknowledgmentConfirmation of receipt
spotlight · limelight · needy · desperate · craving · thirsty
flashy
Showy, often tastelessly so
- ostentatiousShowily excessive
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
- gaudyTastelessly ornate
garish · glitzy · extravagant · ornate · theatrical · over-the-top · peacocky · overdone · brassy · loud
show-off
One who flaunts
- peacockOrnate pheasant relative
- grandstanderOne who seeks applause
- hamCured pig thigh
attention-seeker · braggart · narcissist · self-promoter · preener · strutter · scene-stealer · diva · loudmouth · hot-dog
eye-catching
Immediately noticeable, visually
- strikingNoticeably impressive
- attention-grabbingCommanding immediate notice
- noticeableEasily perceived or observed
prominent · bold · unmissable · standout · loud · vivid · glaring · obtrusive · blatant · in-your-face
narcissistic
Obsessed with one's image
- self-absorbedExcessively focused inward
- conceitedExcessively proud of oneself
- egotisticalExcessively self-centered
self-centered · preening · prideful · self-important · smug · arrogant · immodest · cocky · swaggering · boastful
notice
Become aware of
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- approvalFavorable opinion given
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
acknowledgment · spotlight · limelight · needy · desperate · craving · thirsty
look-at-meself-effacing
Downplaying one's own importance
unassuming · retiring · wallflower · low-profile · inconspicuous
look-at-mehumble
Unassuming about oneself
modest · unpretentious · self-deprecating · down-to-earth · unassuming
look-at-meselfless
Concerned with others' welfare
deferential · self-deprecating · supportive · collaborative · background
look, looks, looking, looked, watcher, looker, watchers, lookers