adjective
flamboyant
flam-BOY-unt/flæmˈbɔɪənt/
Showy and colorful in a way that attracts attention.
The man's flamboyant jacket and feathered hat stand out among subdued outfits.
Etymology
Meaning 'flaming,' flamboyant first described architecture with wavy, flame-like curves. The sense broadened to 'showy or ornate,' connecting that striking visual image with today's attention-catching appearance.
In context
he was so flamboyant in everything he did he was such a big personality
More examples
- She wears flamboyant scarves with even her simplest outfits.
- The restaurant's flamboyant decor includes purple walls and glittering chandeliers.
- His flamboyant stage presence makes every concert memorable.
Forms
flamboyant
flamboyance noun — Showy style that attracts attention.
Similar words
- showy
- Emphasizes drawing attention, without necessarily suggesting bright colors.
- flashy
- Often suggests a bright, conspicuous style that seems cheap.
- ostentatious
- Emphasizes displaying wealth or status to impress others.