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flamboyant1

Pronunciation: /flamˈbɔɪənt/
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Definition of flamboyant

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
  • bright, colourful, and very noticeable:a flamboyant bow tie
  • 2 Architecture of or denoting a style of French Gothic architecture marked by wavy flame-like tracery and ornate decoration. Compare with rayonnant.

Derivatives

flamboyance

noun

flamboyancy

noun

flamboyantly

adverb

Origin:

mid 19th century: from French, literally 'flaming, blazing', present participle of flamboyer, from flambe 'a flame'

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