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   flamboyant

   /flamˈbɔɪənt/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person or their behaviour) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness: "the band's flamboyant lead singer" Similar ostentatiousexuberantconfidentlivelybuoyantanimatedenergeticvibrantvivaciousextravaganttheatricalshowyswashbucklingdashingrakishinformal:over the top (OTT)fancy-pantsOpposite modestrestrained
   • ▪ bright, colourful, and very noticeable: "a flamboyant bow tie" Similar colourfulbrilliantly colouredbrightly colouredbrightrichvibrantvividexcitingdazzlingeye-catchingboldsplendidresplendentglamorousshowygaudygarishluridloudflashybrashostentatiousinformal:jazzydated:gayOpposite dullrestrained
   • 2. of or denoting a style of French Gothic architecture marked by wavy flame-like tracery and ornate decoration. Similar elaborateornatefancybaroquerococoarabesqueOpposite simple

   Word Origin mid 19th century: from French, literally ‘flaming, blazing’, present participle of flamboyer, from flambe ‘a flame’.

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   • 1. flamboyantly adverb

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   What does flamboyant mean?

   • In its earliest uses flamboyant referred to a style of architecture, often in the florid French Gothic style, which featured waving curves that suggested flames. Eventually, the word developed a more general second sense for anything eye-catching or showy. And of course, Old French flambe is also the origin of the English adjective flambé.

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   What does flambé mean in English?

   • Eventually, the word developed a more general second sense for anything eye-catching or showy. And of course, Old French flambe is also the origin of the English adjective flambé. Adjective Crazy artists, or flamboyant ones, can be strangely comforting.

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   What is a flamboyant turban?

   • 1. Given to or marked by elaborate, ostentatious, or audacious display or behavior. See Synonyms at showy. 2. Richly or brightly colored; resplendent: a flamboyant turban. 3. Of, relating to, or having wavy lines and flamelike forms characteristic of 15th- and 16th-century French Gothic architecture. n. See royal poinciana.

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   Where did flamboyant come from?

   • Flamboyant, which was borrowed into English from French in the 19th century, can be traced back to Old French flambe, meaning "flame." In its earliest uses flamboyant referred to a style of architecture, often in the florid French Gothic style, which featured waving curves that suggested flames.

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   Flamboyant means marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior, or characterized by waving curves suggesting flames. Learn the origin, synonyms, examples, and word history of flamboyant from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Flamboyant means very confident and liking to be noticed, or brightly coloured and easily noticed. Learn more about this adjective, its synonyms, antonyms, and usage in sentences.

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   Flamboyant definition: strikingly bold or brilliant; showy. See examples of FLAMBOYANT used in a sentence.

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   Flamboyant means very noticeable, stylish, and exciting. It can also refer to a type of architecture or a tree. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words.

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   Flamboyant means elaborate and ostentatious. When you think of flamboyant, think of Las Vegas showgirls: feathers, sequins, three-inch heels, enough make-up to disguise any irregularity.

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   Flamboyant means showy, elaborate, or colorful, often in a way that is extravagant or ostentatious. It can also refer to a type of French Gothic architecture or a tropical tree with bright flowers.

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   Flamboyant means loud, stylish, and confident, or very bright and noticeable. Learn how to use this adjective with different nouns, and see translations in other languages.