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flamboyant

Adjective

IPA /flæmˈbɔɪənt/

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Bold, colourful or confident in a way that attracts attention.

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flamboyant/flæmˈbɔɪənt/

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  1. A plain, unobtrusive hat

  2. A bright, elaborate decorative style

Flamboyant clothing or style is striking and designed to attract attention.

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  1. He arrived in a flamboyant jacket covered with bright patterns.
  2. The designer became known for her flamboyant stage costumes.

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flamboyant — Bold, colourful or confident in a way that attracts attention.

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Bold, colourful or confident in a way that attracts attention.

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Word origin

From French flamboyant, meaning flaming or blazing, related to flambe, flame.

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Flamboyant clothes, style and gestures are noticeably expressive.

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flamboyant

/flæmˈbɔɪənt/ (Adjective)

“Flamboyant can be admiring or critical depending on context; it does not automatically mean tasteless.”

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