noun
panache
puh-NASH
Panache (noun) means a stylish, confident, and flamboyant way of doing something. Example: “She delivered the speech with real panache.”
noun
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A stylish, confident, and flamboyant way of doing something.
"She delivered the speech with real panache."
"The chef plated the dish with such panache that diners applauded."
How to use panache
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something with flair, confidence, and a bit of showmanship.
Common pairings
with panache
style and panache
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Word forms
- Plural
- panaches
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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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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.
