panache
Panache (noun) means a stylish, confident, and flamboyant way of doing something. Example: “She delivered the speech with real panache.”
How to use panache
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something with flair, confidence, and a bit of showmanship.
Word forms
panaches plural
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She delivered the speech with real _____.
Etymology
From French panache, originally "a plume of feathers" worn on a helmet, from Italian pennacchio — the flashy plume gave rise to the modern sense of stylish flair.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “panache” mean?
The word “panache” means a stylish, confident, and flamboyant way of doing something. In plain terms, doing something with flair, confidence, and a bit of showmanship.
How do you pronounce “panache”?
“Panache” is pronounced puh-NASH (/pəˈnæʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “panache” in a sentence?
Here is “panache” used in a sentence: “She delivered the speech with real panache.”
What part of speech is “panache”?
“Panache” is a noun.
Where does the word “panache” come from?
The word “panache” comes from French. From French panache, originally "a plume of feathers" worn on a helmet, from Italian pennacchio — the flashy plume gave rise to the modern sense of stylish flair.