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.—
Toby Devens
Toby Devens
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 Matthews
Examples of flouncy in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebSarah 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
The strapless bustier gown was covered in sparkling sequins, with the curve-hugging bodice ending in a flouncy, mermaid-style skirt made of layers of inky black tulle.
—Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 July 2023
Swift looked wedding-appropriate in a light blue lace dress by Erdem, with a boned bodice and asymmetrical flouncy hemline.
—Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2023
Under the flowy, flouncy layer, there’s a more supportive shelf bra.
—Maya Polton Updated, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
Embroidered Front Peasant Top The wearability of this timeless peasant-style blouse is unmatched, from the lovely V-neck design to the delicate crochet hem and flouncy sleeves.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2023
May 23, 2023 Crown Princess Victoria looked anything but icy in a flouncy lemon yellow gown at the Polar Music Prize in Stockholm, Sweden.
—Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 13 Aug. 2023
Thanks to high-waisted bottoms and a cute flouncy top, this tankini provides the ease of a two-piece (hello, frequent bathroom visits) with a bit more coverage than a skimpy bikini.
—Maya Polton Updated, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
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Adjective
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
The strapless bustier gown was covered in sparkling sequins, with the curve-hugging bodice ending in a flouncy, mermaid-style skirt made of layers of inky black tulle.
—Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 July 2023
Swift looked wedding-appropriate in a light blue lace dress by Erdem, with a boned bodice and asymmetrical flouncy hemline.
—Sarah Spellings, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2023
Under the flowy, flouncy layer, there’s a more supportive shelf bra.
—Maya Polton Updated, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
Embroidered Front Peasant Top The wearability of this timeless peasant-style blouse is unmatched, from the lovely V-neck design to the delicate crochet hem and flouncy sleeves.
—Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2023
May 23, 2023 Crown Princess Victoria looked anything but icy in a flouncy lemon yellow gown at the Polar Music Prize in Stockholm, Sweden.
—Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 13 Aug. 2023
Thanks to high-waisted bottoms and a cute flouncy top, this tankini provides the ease of a two-piece (hello, frequent bathroom visits) with a bit more coverage than a skimpy bikini.
—Maya Polton Updated, Parents, 10 Aug. 2023
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“Flouncy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flouncy. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.
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