flamboyance

noun

flam·​boy·​ance flam-ˈbȯi-ən(t)s 

: the quality or state of being flamboyant

Synonyms of flamboyance

• pomp
• spectacle
• ostentation
• ornamentation
• glitz
• decoration
• luxuriousness
• gaudiness
• luxuriance
• showiness
• garishness
• ostentatiousness
• flashiness
• pretentiousness
• swank
• fanfare

Examples of flamboyance in a Sentence

the campy flamboyance of her costume almost guaranteed she'd win the masquerade pageant

Recent Examples on the Web

Bachelier’s Havanese portrait may be unrivaled for its aggressive flamboyance, but these sorts of paintings of little pet dogs were by no means an exclusively French phenomenon. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

One of wrestling’s first true mainstream celebrities, Gorgeous George became a television sensation whose flamboyance, swagger and mastery of self-promotion famously influenced a young Muhammad Ali. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026

Wilde cultivated an unmistakable appearance through his clothing, aestheticism, and flamboyance. — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Gloria is a user, a poseur extraordinaire; her fluttery flamboyance, rooted in insecurity, summons another Gloria, the one from Sunset Blvd. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for flamboyance

• annoyance
• clairvoyance

Kids Definition

flamboyance

noun

flam·​boy·​ance flam-ˈbȯi-ən(t)s 

: the quality or state of being flamboyant