Synonyms for displaying
verb show for public viewing, effect- advertise
- boast
- demonstrate
- disclose
- emblazon
- exhibit
- expose
- feature
- flash
- flaunt
- illustrate
- open
- perform
- present
- promote
- publish
- represent
- reveal
- unveil
- arrange
- bare
- betray
- brandish
- evidence
- evince
- expand
- extend
- flourish
- glaze
- grandstand
- impart
- manifest
- model
- parade
- promulgate
- showcase
- sport
- uncover
- unfold
- unfurl
- unmask
- unroll
- vamp
- bring to view
- lay bare
- lay out
- make clear
- make known
- open out
- set out
- show off
- spread out
- stretch out
- trot out
Antonyms for displaying
featuring
performing
pointing
Word Origin & History
late 13c., "unfurl" (a banner, etc.), from Old French desploiir (Modern French déployer) "unfold, unfasten, spread out" (of knots, sealed letters, etc.), from Latin displicare "to scatter," from dis- "un-, apart" (see dis-) + plicare "to fold" (see ply (v.1)).
Properly of sails or flags (and unconnected to play); meaning "reveal, exhibit" is late 14c. Related: Displayed; displaying.
Example Sentences fordisplaying
“This is the last opera of the season,” said she, displaying a pink ticket.
The skin had been torn away, displaying the rosy flesh, studded with dark specks.
This sight amused him, particularly when there were women there displaying their bare bosoms.
Now then you have a fine opportunity of displaying your training.
Portstewart was displaying symptoms of decline as a watering-place.
Since the flower-show, the Premier was displaying feverish activity.
"Here is the document," said Hagan, displaying Felipe's paper.
Then Cloderic himself, when he was displaying his treasures, was slain by some one, I know not whom.
Material pleasures are eating, displaying, possessing, and society.
Circumstances did not give her the opportunity of displaying her genius.