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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFLAMBOYANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Flamboyant means very confident and liking to be noticed, or brightly coloured and easily noticed. Learn more about the word, its pronunciation, synonyms, and usage in sentences from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › flamboyantFlamboyant Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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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5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFLAMBOYANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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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.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › flamboyantFLAMBOYANT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFLAMBOYANT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Flamboyant means very confident and liking to be noticed, or brightly colored and easily noticed. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see examples and hear the pronunciation.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › flamboyantFlamboyant - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › flamboyantFlamboyant - definition of flamboyant by The Free Dictionary

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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.