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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’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. flamboyantly adverb

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

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   FLAMBOYANT definition: 1. very confident in your behaviour, and liking to be noticed by other people, for example because…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of FLAMBOYANT is marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior. How to use flamboyant in a sentence. Did you know?

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   strikingly bold or brilliant; showy: flamboyant colors. conspicuously dashing and colorful: the flamboyant idol of international society. florid; ornate; elaborately styled: flamboyant speeches. Architecture. having the form of an ogee, as a bar of tracery.

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

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   If you say that someone or something is flamboyant, you mean that they are very noticeable, stylish, and exciting.

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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.

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

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   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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFLAMBOYANT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   FLAMBOYANT definition: 1. A flamboyant person is loud, stylish, and confident: 2. Flamboyant clothes or colours are very…. Learn more.

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   5 days ago · flamboyant (comparative more flamboyant, superlative most flamboyant) Showy, bold or audacious in behaviour, appearance, etc.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › flamboyantFlamboyant Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Noun. Filter. adjective. Given to or marked by elaborate, ostentatious, or audacious display or behavior. American Heritage. Richly or brightly colored; resplendent. A flamboyant turban. American Heritage. Flamelike or brilliant in form or color. Webster's New World.

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    If you say that someone or something is flamboyant, you mean that they are very noticeable, stylish, and exciting. Thai : ฉูดฉาด, โอ่อ่า, หรูหรา, งามสะดุดตา