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- [flam-boi-uh nt]
- /flæmˈbɔɪ ənt/
- /flæmˈbɔɪ.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [flam-boi-uh nt]
- /flæmˈbɔɪ ənt/
Definitions of flamboyant word
- adjective flamboyant strikingly bold or brilliant; showy: flamboyant colors. 1
- adjective flamboyant conspicuously dashing and colorful: the flamboyant idol of international society. 1
- adjective flamboyant florid; ornate; elaborately styled: flamboyant speeches. 1
- adjective flamboyant 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 flamboyant royal poinciana. 1
- noun flamboyant (of a person or their behavior) Tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness. 1
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Origin of flamboyant
First appearance:
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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Parts of speech for Flamboyant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
flamboyant popularity
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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for flamboyant
adj flamboyant
- splashy — making a splash or splashes.
- glamorous — full of glamour; charmingly or fascinatingly attractive, especially in a mysterious or magical way.
- bombastic — If you describe someone as bombastic, you are criticizing them for trying to impress other people by saying things that sound impressive but have little meaning.
- colorful — Something that is colorful has bright colors or a lot of different colors.
- brilliant — A brilliant person, idea, or performance is extremely clever or skilful.
adjective flamboyant
- colourful — Something that is colourful has bright colours or a lot of different colours.
- loud — (of sound) strongly audible; having exceptional volume or intensity: loud talking; loud thunder; loud whispers.
- glitzy — pretentiously or tastelessly showy: a glitzy gown.
- lurid — gruesome; horrible; revolting: the lurid details of an accident.
- outrageous — of the nature of or involving gross injury or wrong: an outrageous slander.
Antonyms for flamboyant
adj flamboyant
- restrained — characterized by restraint: The actor gave a restrained performance.
- tasteful — having, displaying, or in accordance with good taste: tasteful clothing; a tasteful room.
- dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- plain — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
- simple — easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.: a simple matter; simple tools.
adjective flamboyant
- understated — restrained in design, presentation, etc.; low-key: the understated elegance of the house.
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