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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Lisa Grainger, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Cardi’s Super Bowl ensemble, styled by Kollin Carter, featured a short flouncy skirt (custom-made by Candice Cuoco), a corseted Zimmermann bustier, bell sleeves, and raw-ruffled edges.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
This includes flouncy midi dresses, romantic blouses, and adorable footwear.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Anna Sui Ruffle Cardigan Sweater What has earned brands like Sézane the status of French girl cool is the delicate balance of feminine and flirty; nothing too revealing, but nothing too flouncy and frilly, either.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Pillars are covered in layers of thatch resembling flouncy skirts.
—Lisa Grainger, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Cardi’s Super Bowl ensemble, styled by Kollin Carter, featured a short flouncy skirt (custom-made by Candice Cuoco), a corseted Zimmermann bustier, bell sleeves, and raw-ruffled edges.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
This includes flouncy midi dresses, romantic blouses, and adorable footwear.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Anna Sui Ruffle Cardigan Sweater What has earned brands like Sézane the status of French girl cool is the delicate balance of feminine and flirty; nothing too revealing, but nothing too flouncy and frilly, either.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Flouncy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flouncy. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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