flouncier; flounciest
: flouncing or having a tendency to flounce
Summer gathered her handbag, swung the cardigan half of her heather-colored sweater set around her shoulders, and with that flouncy walk she'd had since childhood … sashayed past us, shaking her head disgustedly all the way.—
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flouncier; flounciest
: decorated with a flounce or flounces
The French influence was pervasive. Seven women chefs wore matching, flouncy cancan out-fits …—Thomas Matthews
Thomas MatthewsExamples of flouncy in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebErin Clack, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
Style Fashion Score cowboy boots, swingy maxi dresses, flouncy tops, and more, starting at $8.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2024
Swift’s flouncy frock reaches mid-thigh and has long, oversized sleeves and pleated ruffles on the skirt.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2024
Her all-business aesthetic also alienates her from the other women on staff, secretaries who dress in soft pastels with prim details, like scalloped collars and flouncy ribbons.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, refinery29.com, 9 Nov. 2023
For some more casual options, try this flouncy sleeveless tank dress or this knee-length empire waist dress that would be great to wear for so many occasions — from errands to backyard barbecues.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 31 May 2023
The tankini comes with a flouncy floral top and boyshort bottoms for a secure and full-coverage design.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2023
If flouncy curls are your thing, T3 and Chi have a slew of curling irons on sale for up to 50% off.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
Inspired by the 2004 cabbage weigh-off, Lawton sketched out handmade costumes and recruited five friends to join her in the flouncy tulle creations.
—Amy Bushatz, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Sep. 2023
Adjective
For flower girls, the collection features looks including a satin and tulle A-line dress detailed with colorful floral embellishments, and a box-pleated stretch satin frock with a flouncy skirt.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
Style Fashion Score cowboy boots, swingy maxi dresses, flouncy tops, and more, starting at $8.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2024
Swift’s flouncy frock reaches mid-thigh and has long, oversized sleeves and pleated ruffles on the skirt.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 24 Jan. 2024
Her all-business aesthetic also alienates her from the other women on staff, secretaries who dress in soft pastels with prim details, like scalloped collars and flouncy ribbons.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, refinery29.com, 9 Nov. 2023
For some more casual options, try this flouncy sleeveless tank dress or this knee-length empire waist dress that would be great to wear for so many occasions — from errands to backyard barbecues.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 31 May 2023
The tankini comes with a flouncy floral top and boyshort bottoms for a secure and full-coverage design.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2023
If flouncy curls are your thing, T3 and Chi have a slew of curling irons on sale for up to 50% off.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Nov. 2023
Inspired by the 2004 cabbage weigh-off, Lawton sketched out handmade costumes and recruited five friends to join her in the flouncy tulle creations.
—Amy Bushatz, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Sep. 2023
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“Flouncy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flouncy. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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