noun
panache
puh-NASH
noun
1
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
Word Forms
panaches plural
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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.