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
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
That price includes not just the flouncy blouse, with its voluminous puff sleeves and V-neck held together with a single button, but also the wide-leg pants to match.
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Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
The square neckline and A-line skirt help balance the overall look, while the flouncy hem adds a bit of flair.
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Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Then there was Altuzarra’s luxe leather version, which served as a strong foundation for the collection’s more flouncy pieces—balloon pants, polka-dot dresses, and statement skirts.
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Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Pros include its lightweight material, airy silhouette, and flouncy design.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
That price includes not just the flouncy blouse, with its voluminous puff sleeves and V-neck held together with a single button, but also the wide-leg pants to match.
—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
The square neckline and A-line skirt help balance the overall look, while the flouncy hem adds a bit of flair.
—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Then there was Altuzarra’s luxe leather version, which served as a strong foundation for the collection’s more flouncy pieces—balloon pants, polka-dot dresses, and statement skirts.
—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Flouncy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flouncy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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