flamboyancy

flam·boy·ant

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Definitions of flamboyancy word

adjective flamboyancy strikingly bold or brilliant; showy: flamboyant colors. 1
adjective flamboyancy conspicuously dashing and colorful: the flamboyant idol of international society. 1
adjective flamboyancy florid; ornate; elaborately styled: flamboyant speeches. 1
adjective flamboyancy Architecture. having the form of an ogee, as a bar of tracery. noting or pertaining to French Gothic architecture of the late 15th and early and middle 16th centuries, characterized by the use of flamboyant tracery, intricacy of detailing, virtuosity of workmanship, attenuation of parts, and frequent complication of interior space. 1
noun flamboyancy royal poinciana. 1
noun flamboyancy The condition of being flamboyant. 1

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; < French, present participle of flamboyer to flame, flair, derivative of Old French flambe flame; see -ant

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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