flamboyance — the tendency to attract attention because of one's exuberance, confidence, and stylishness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the tendency to attract attention because of one's exuberance, confidence, and stylishness
Pronunciation (IPA): /flæmˈbɔɪəns/
Example Sentences
- The peacock's flamboyance makes it impossible to ignore at the zoo.
- My grandmother's flamboyance at bingo night embarrasses the entire family.
- The chef's flamboyance extended from his cooking to his rainbow-colored hair.
flamboyance
NOUN[/flæmˈbɔɪəns/]
the tendency to attract attention because of one's exuberance, confidence, and stylishness
💡 Concept
His flamboyance lit up the ballroom the moment he stepped inside.
🎵 Rhyme
Flamboyance meets brilliance in pure radiance!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/flæmˈbɔɪəns/
🇬🇧 UK/flæmˈbɔɪəns/
🌳Etymology
Rootflamboy
Suffix--ance
🎵Rhyme
brillianceradiancevariance
brilliance
radiance
variance
🔗Collocations
natural flamboyance
theatrical flamboyance
flamboyance and charisma
display flamboyance
excessive flamboyance
flamboyance in fashion
📝Examples
“The peacock's flamboyance makes it impossible to ignore at the zoo.”
😄 Fun example
“My grandmother's flamboyance at bingo night embarrasses the entire family.”
😄 Fun example
“The chef's flamboyance extended from his cooking to his rainbow-colored hair.”
“Critics praised the actor's flamboyance as perfect for the theatrical role.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
extravaganceshowinessostentationtheatricalitygrandeur
Antonyms
modestyrestraintsimplicity
Related
flamboyantflashyostentatioustheatricalgrandiose
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