panache — flamboyant confidence of style or manner; an original and stylish flair
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: flamboyant confidence of style or manner; an original and stylish flair
Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈnæʃ/
Example Sentences
- The chef cooked the five-course meal with such panache that even the smoke alarm applauded.
- Despite being nervous, she delivered her presentation with remarkable panache.
- He wore his mismatched socks with such panache that it started a new fashion trend.
panache
NOUN[/pəˈnæʃ/]
flamboyant confidence of style or manner; an original and stylish flair
Flamboyant confidence and stylish flair
He opened his cache with panache, then smiled through the ash!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'panache', which derives from Italian 'pennacchio' meaning a feather or plume worn as a head ornament. The word came to metaphorically represent the stylish confidence and flair associated with such an ostentatious display.
Breakdown
French 'panache' (feather/plume) < Italian 'pennacchio' < Late Latin 'pinnaculum' (feather, wing) = panache (flamboyant style and confidence)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef cooked the five-course meal with such panache that even the smoke alarm applauded.”
“Despite being nervous, she delivered her presentation with remarkable panache.”
“He wore his mismatched socks with such panache that it started a new fashion trend.”
“The pianist played the difficult piece with incredible panache.”
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