or choos′ey
adjective
choos′i·er, choos′i·estInformal very careful or fussy in choosing
adjective
The definition of choosy is to be very selective about things.
An example of choosy is when you look at 300 paint samples before you select a color to paint a room.
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choosy
also choos·ey
adjective
choos·i·er, choos·i·estVery careful in choosing; highly selective.
Related Forms:
- choos′i·ness
noun
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Adjective
(comparative choosier, superlative choosiest)
- taking care when choosing that what is chosen best suits one's tastes, desires or requirements
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Sentence Examples
- Garden centers often grow plants in controlled climates and tempt buyers with flowering plants that may be too choosy to plant during spring's temperamental weather.
- Girls under the age of 10 or 11, if a parent is lucky, have not necessarily been indoctrinated into the world of fashion to the extent that they are overly choosy.
- Any umbrella that combines durability, safety, and convenience should be well worth the price tag it carries, so be choosy and pick the best model you can afford.
- With so many dating websites available to singles in the United Kingdom you can be choosy about which sites you choose to join and post a profile.
- Kids can be choosy when it comes to fashion, so to avoid disappointment on all sides, give her some options when you can.
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