flamboyant
4 synonyms and 2 antonyms for flamboyant, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Bold, showy, and confident in style or behavior, often to draw attention.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use flamboyant
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
flamboyant style
flamboyant personality
flamboyant gesture
Etymology
From French flamboyant, "flaming," from flamboyer, "to flame" — the word originally described a wavy, flame-like architectural style before it came to describe showy people.
Full origin of flamboyant →Frequently asked questions
What does “flamboyant” mean?
The word “flamboyant” means bold, showy, and confident in style or behavior, often to draw attention. In plain terms, loud, dramatic, and eye-catching in a way that's clearly meant to be noticed.
How do you pronounce “flamboyant”?
“Flamboyant” is pronounced flam-BOY-uhnt (/flæmˈbɔɪ.(j)ənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “flamboyant” in a sentence?
Here is “flamboyant” used in a sentence: “The singer's flamboyant stage outfits became his trademark.”
What part of speech is “flamboyant”?
“Flamboyant” is an adjective.
Where does the word “flamboyant” come from?
The word “flamboyant” comes from French. From French flamboyant, "flaming," from flamboyer, "to flame" — the word originally described a wavy, flame-like architectural style before it came to describe showy people.
