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Flamboyance
The quality of being showy and ostentatious in manner or style; an extravagant display or behavior.
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Imagine This
Picture a grand parade leader in a sequined cape, bright colors, and dramatic poses as they enter a room—every move is a bold, flaming display of style.
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Sounds Like
flam-BOY-uhns
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Looks Like
Resembles the related adjective flamboyant; contains the root 'flamboy-'
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Remember This
Flamboyance is the noun form of flamboyant. It is also the collective noun for flamingos. The positive sense emphasizes confident style; it can carry a negative tone when implying excess.
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Other Forms
flamboyantadjective
flamboyantlyadverb
flamboyancesnoun
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Connect With
ostentation, showiness, theatricality, exuberance, flamboyant
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Note
Use flamboyance to describe a striking, purposefully showy style or behavior. It is often more formal or literary than everyday talk. Distinguish it from mere gaudiness or vulgar ostentation by noting the performer’s confident, intentional flair.
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Examples
- The designer's collection was a study in flamboyance, with oversized silhouettes and iridescent fabrics.
- Despite the critics, his flamboyance on stage kept the audience captivated for the entire performance.
Synonyms
ostentationshowinessflashinesstheatricalitygaudiness
Antonyms
restraintsubtletymodesty
Etymology
From French flamboyant (showy, flaming), from Old French flambant 'flaming', from flamber 'to flame'. The noun flamboyance is formed from this adjective.
Mnemonic
FLAME + BOY + ANCE: Picture a bold performer in a flaming, showy outfit leading a parade—this vivid image helps you remember flamboyance means a dramatic, fire-like display.
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